Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Real climate action is about encouraging people along the climate journey in a constructive and positive way with the aim of achieving the goal that we all want, which is a long-term sustainable planet for our children and for their children.

The new Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill can provide the legal tools needed to bring this about but in the rush to get things done families are being needlessly sacrificed when there are alternative approaches which could be taken to achieve the exact same goal. We must be honest and upfront with people regarding the costs involved and the sacrifices that will have to be made by everyone.

Can the Taoiseach give a commitment that before Dáil Éireann passes the new Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill that he will ensure that the McKinsey report on the cost of decarbonisation up to 2050 is published so that all of the options can be fully considered by Members before the enactment of that legislation?

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