Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy
Carbon Budget: Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment
2:00 am
Pa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source
Okay. There is a target of 51% reduction in emissions, but the projections are that we will only secure between 8.8% and 23%. I think the plans are more of the same. I know the Minister is not quite giving us a clear answer, but there are potential penalties if we do not hit these targets. It has been said it could be anything between €10 billion and €20 billion. Does the Minister think those fines are realistic, or what kind of fine is he preparing for?
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