Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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211. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made by his Department in respect of its targets and goals set out in the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development under the policy remit of his Department; if these targets and goals will be met by their respective deadlines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7277/22]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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212. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the detail of his Department's role in coordinating the delivery of Ireland's Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development; the steps he is taking to support public engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7290/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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A renewed focus is currently being given to progress Ireland’s commitment to Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. Substantial progress has been achieved in respect of reviewing Ireland’s implementation of Agenda 2030 and identifying key priorities and actions for inclusion in the next National Implementation Plan.

A fundamental feature of the 2030 Agenda is the inclusive and active voice stakeholders had in both the negotiation and adoption of the Agenda. Achieving sustainable development, and particularly the targets and commitments set out in the 17 SDGs, will require not only action by Government but all individuals across society.

In July 2021, I held a public consultation over a period of 8 weeks to seek views from members of the public, industry and interested stakeholders, and review the performance of the previous Plan. Submissions received have been reviewed, and feedback has directly informed the design and structure of the next National Implementation Plan.

It is intended that the draft Plan will be made available shortly and form the basis of discussion at the next SDG National Stakeholder Forum. This will allow for a final round of input from stakeholders prior to its finalisation and publication.