Question 1

What does the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends 1960 Petroleum Act to require climate factors—global temperature, CO₂ levels—when issuing mining and oil licences. Decision-makers must consider national and global environmental impacts before approving petroleum exploration, extraction, or mineral development projects. Bill lapsed at Second Stage; did not become law. Would have added environmental screening to licence approval process.

Question 2

What stage is the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 14 Nov 2024, the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018 is at Second Stage in 32nd Dáil. 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 Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018?

Accepted Answer

The Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018 was sponsored by Richard Boyd Barrett, and was introduced on 30 Jan 2018.

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