Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 91:

In page 12, line 7, to delete "A Minister" and substitute "The Government of Ireland and a Minister".

This amendment is in regard to a recent High Court ruling which essentially states that the Government is not a relevant body when it comes to climate legislation. Essentially, it provides that a Minister constitutes a relevant body, but the Government does not. On that basis, a number of amendments have been tabled to provide for the insertion of a Minister and the Government of Ireland. The Government and the Minister should be operating as one and accountable as one. The rationale for these amendments is to ensure that the Minister and the Government are held accountable in regard to their performance under the climate Bill.