Ann Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Labour) | Oireachtas source

We were commended on our climate change legislation, which was debated at length in the House. It provides a statutory basis for the national objective of transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient and environmentally-sustainable economy by 2050. This has cross-Government support. The Minister made significant amendments to the legislation as it progressed through both Houses in response to the considered and reasonable arguments put forward. These amendments enhance its efficacy to make it even more significant and responsive to the major global challenge of our time. The Deputy will be aware of the key provisions in the legislation. There will be national mitigation plans under which afforestation will be considered and there will be national adaptation frameworks.

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