Dáil debates

Wednesday, 10 June 2020

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed)

 

11:05 pm

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

We are very committed to the aviation aspect of the climate action plan but in a global sense. It is only a small proportion of Ireland's emissions, approximately 6%. It must be approached in an international fashion. For Ireland to take unilateral action, and act when other nations were not taking similar actions, would be just foolish and would discourage people from coming here. The aviation industry needs help not hindrance. To stand in its way at this time would be very wrong. Of course we want to bring down aviation emissions and if there are successful global initiatives in the area - targets are set for 2050 - we will be very much a part of that but we do not intend to take unilateral action in taxation, the environment or climate change.

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