Climate Action Committee

State to act on reduction of food and construction waste as part of new Bill

Denis Murphy claims emissions reduction policy ‘failing’ because of focus on private cars

Cabinet approves heads of Circular Economy Bill to cut food waste and boost separation

More than 30 Opposition amendments to landmark legislation fall or rejected

Oireachtas committee says costs of providing free public transport for all should be examined

Aspects of Bill ‘not scientifically well grounded’ and ‘entirely lacking in legal certainty’

IAE study identifies risks in transition to renewable electricity

This framework has the potential to transform every section of the economy, ultimately impacting on the lifestyle of every citizen

Comprehensive, integrated rail and bus networks also needed, transport expert says

Plan to reduce transport emissions by 51 per cent ‘daunting’

Legislation ‘is very weak compared to leading climate laws adopted elsewhere’ – environmental law expert

Weaknesses in climate action Bill need to be addressed, says Dr Diarmuid Torney

Members criticise vague language and failure to include key emissions targets

At last, Ireland’s rising curve of carbon emissions may be forced down, and a trajectory to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 is being set

Legisation will not automatically address climate crisis but sets course – Taoiseach

‘This turning point ... is the equivalent of that paper Whitaker wrote 60 years ago’