Ruairi Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Three weeks ago many of us stood before the House and spoke of the truly historic events taking place in the North following the restoration of political institutions after an agonising delay. A nationalist has been named as First Minister in the Stormont Executive. This represents a watershed moment which presents unprecedented opportunities for progress on our island. . This is no more pronounced than in relation to dealing with climate change. Action on climate change provides a clear and urgent platform for ambitious all-island action and collaboration. Sinn Féin believes that action on climate change should not be grounded in punitive measures that produce deeply inequitable outcomes. Delivery on climate change will be key to achieving an energy-secure and independent Ireland as part of a just transition. This can only be achieved through effective co-ordination and collaboration North and South. We are not the only ones saying this. Many industry experts, including NESC, have urged the Government to do more to make this happen. What decisive action is the Taoiseach taking to further the development of an all-island response to the decarbonisation of our energy system? Will he prioritise a shared approach and work with our colleagues in the North to achieve this? We need to see action on this and we do not need to see more reports on the matter.

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