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

I also raise concerns regarding the rushing of Report Stage of the climate Bill. Legitimate questions on the impact of this legislation have been raised in the House but not answered. On the financial impacts alone, we are not getting basic answers. On 19 May, I asked the Taoiseach to ensure the McKinsey report on the cost of decarbonisation up to 2050 is published before we pass this law. Since then, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has highlighted the lack of detail on the costs and challenges in achieving Ireland's climate goals. On Thursday, the day after we pass this legislation through all Stages, the Committee on Budgetary Oversight will commence hearings on the cost of climate change. We accept we need the new legal tools. None of us disagrees with that. However, we are rushing this legislation through without legitimate answers to legitimate questions.

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