Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The national mitigation plan and the national adaptation plan are the subject of a public consultation at present. It is ongoing, and there is an opportunity for everyone to become involved. We recognise, as the Deputy does, that this will require a major cultural change in our attitude to some parts of our activity. As a first measure there were significant announcements in the budget concerning building insulation, energy efficiency and the use of electrical vehicles. The Minister is making significant changes this year, but there is no doubt that the national consultation will require us, over the coming years, to very considerably step up our effort in this area.

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