Question 1

What does the Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Prohibits planning authorities from approving new fossil fuel infrastructure and high-energy data centres during climate emergency period (while Dáil declares emergency and global CO2 exceeds 350 ppm). Removes LNG terminals and other fossil fuel projects from strategic infrastructure list, preventing direct applications to An Bord Pleanála. Requires An Bord Pleanála to assess whether developments align with State's climate targets and commits, with EPA consultation option.

Question 2

What stage is the Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021 is at First Stage in 33rd 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 Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021 was sponsored by Bríd Smith, and was introduced on 16 Jun 2021.

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