“For some it will be difficult,” says the Taoiseach at the launch of the plan, “but the truth is if we delay any further, it will create even greater cost.” https://t.co/KDl0XysUBJ pic.twitter.com/ps25Uy0YHt
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) November 4, 2021
Launching the Government’s Climate Action plan, Green Party leader @EamonRyan said “there is no time left for any delay.” pic.twitter.com/8j7lSizljp
— Ciara Phelan (@ciaraphelan_) November 4, 2021
This afternoon.
Just ‘dropped’.
Full report here.
Via RTE News:
The aim of this Climate Action Plan is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by the year 2030 – as was specified in climate action legislation passed by the Oireachtas earlier this year.
This plan, which runs to more than 200 pages, lists a range of emissions reductions for multiple sectors, rather than specifying a precise figure.
Some of the ranges are wide – electricity must reduce emissions somewhere between 62% and 81%, a difference of 19%.
Others have narrower range – agriculture must reduce emissions somewhere between 22% and 30% – only an 8% difference.
All sectors will get a specific emissions reduction ceiling next year.
Meanwhile…
Of the 40 actions listed for the agriculture sector – not one mentions either the cattle or sheep herds being reduced in size.
Instead, it appears a significant reduction in chemical fertiliser will be the workhorse for emissions reduction in this sector.
In order to secure public buy-in, there is to be a national dialogue on climate action.