Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed)

Dr. Claire Cooper:

I reiterate the level of engagement we have had in developing this national biodiversity action plan. It is very encouraging. From a statutory perspective, the bodies the Cathaoirleach mentioned would be listed as a public body under the Wildlife (Amendment) Act and that statutory obligation to report on measures that have been undertaken and implemented does fall within the reporting obligations under that Act.