Question 1

What does the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Government must set carbon budgets targeting 51% emissions reduction by 2030 (baseline 2018) and achieve climate neutrality by end-2050, with annual climate action plans and five-yearly long-term strategies. Ministers must comply with sectoral emissions ceilings for their sectors and report annually to parliament on progress against climate targets, carbon budgets, and adaptation measures. Climate Change Advisory Council expanded to 13 members plus three ex-officio directors, with expertise in climate science, energy, agriculture, transport, and other designated areas; proposes carbon budgets to Minister.

Question 2

What stage is the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 was sponsored by Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, and was introduced on 23 Mar 2021.

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