Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 381: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has evaluated the economic impact of national and EU climate change measures; the provision he will make to offset such negatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43995/08]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The Government has established a Cabinet Committee on Climate Change and energy security to ensure that a comprehensive and cohesive policy is in place to deliver in these critical policy areas. The committee has established an inter-departmental senior officials group to address the challenges posed to Ireland in achieving these targets, including consideration of the costs and benefits of various policy options. This work feeds into the carbon budget process, which is presented to the Dáil by my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The annual carbon budget reports on the effectiveness of our response in meeting these challenging targets.