Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021

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• Ireland commits to becoming climate neutral by end of 2050 and must approve government climate plans to achieve this goal.
• Government sets carbon budgets and emissions limits for different economic sectors; ministers report progress to parliament's joint committee.
• Local authorities must create climate action plans and consider them when approving new developments; Climate Action Fund expanded for related spending.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   23 Mar 2021
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   21 Apr 2021
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   12 May 2021
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   16 Jun 2021
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   16 Jun 2021
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   16 Jun 2021
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   25 Jun 2021
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   5 Jul 2021
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   9 Jul 2021
10. Enacted

    23 Jul 2021