Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is very timely to raise this matter, given the publication later today of the climate action plan. On the EU efficiency labelling needed for household appliances, as the Deputy will know, many of these changes came into effect on 1 March this year, which laid out the energy impact of those appliances. I understand that under the European Commission's second circular economy action plan, it is looking at dealing with a whole variety of issues relating to carbon footprints. The aim is that the regulations on, for example, batteries will come into effect before 2025. I also understand that the Commission is now considering the use of a directive on single use plastic products.

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