Climate Action Bill

Wed, Oct 7, 2020

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The Climate Action Bill was announced today and commits us, in law, to transition to a carbon neutral economy by 2050; introduces a system of five-year carbon budgets; and strengthens role of the Climate Advisory Council

Climate Action Bill

This bill puts in place a much needed framework for climate action. The steps we take within that framework need to be fair - fair to those in poverty, fair to those in rural Ireland, fair to those who will be asked to make the most changes.

A summary of the bill and draft text of the bill can be found here