Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 21 October 2020
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action
General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed)
Lynn Boylan (Sinn Fein)
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I have a specific question for Dr. Jackson on the long-term strategy. Will he share his thoughts on how problematic it is that there is no clarity on when we are likely to get such a strategy? As the new section 47 is not binding on any Minister, there is no duty to ensure it is delivered. Who is accountable in that respect? What is Dr. Jackson's view in the context of the Bill on the ability of citizens and non-governmental organisations to act to ensure Governments deliver on their targets?