Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 76:

In page 15, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: “Modification of the 2030 target

6AA.(1) The Minister may by regulations modify the percentage figures applying for the purposes of the 2030 target, so as to substitute a higher figure for the one for the time being mentioned in section 9(5).”.

This amendment is intended to introduce something of a ratchet mechanism. I believe it is imperfectly worded so I am going to withdraw it and bring back a different version of a ratchet mechanism. This is really around the principle of a progressive ambition. In that context I will withdraw it and bring back another one to address the issue on Report Stage.