Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy
Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Discussion (Resumed)
2:00 am
Mr. Conor Minogue:
It is difficult and we do not underestimate that challenge. On the level of detail in such a vision, we would not have to go into what specific technologies are in play. It is more an issue of tone, ambition and the language of opportunity. That is what we are getting at. Too often, the transition is presented as something we have to do and we will be fined if we do not do it. That is where we see a problem because it prevents buy-in and participation when it is so sorely needed across society. In the first instance, we should be setting out the long-term opportunity of transition. We should be targeting a more competitive economy, more affordable energy, better quality of life and greater connectivity. These are the pieces.
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