Climate Action Committee

Not enough safeguards in place, CRU chairperson tells Oireachtas climate committee

Range of options on reducing agriculture emissions to be brought to Cabinet

Targets will be unobtainable if system is not refined says head of Wind Energy Ireland

Minister says, however, that mood music ahead of UN gathering now ‘not as bleak’

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’

Follow the science say activists – 7% cut is doable environmentally and politically

Passing of Bill will end aspirational or voluntary targets that Ireland has failed to meet

Workers losing jobs at Bord na Móna and ESB power plants are not being offered pathway to future, Dáil committee told

Fracked gas has greater emissions footprint than coal, Oireachtas committee hears

Fine Gael defends plan at Cork meeting as activists challenge Ministers on policies

Taoiseach tells Dáil case for light rail network stronger in Cork than in Galway

Fossil fuels are essential part of transition to decarbonisation, says Bruton

Eight coalesce in call for action at future of Europe summit to avert ‘climate breakdown’

Net-zero emission plan drawn up by UK for 2050 calls for dramatic change

Climate Action Committee report sets out series of measures to combat global warming

Party insisting on funds being reinvested in affected communities during report negotiations

What is it, how much will it cost and how will it work?

Agriculture sector, Ireland’s biggest, remains 'largest emitter of greenhouse gases'

Measure opposed by Sinn Féin and Solidarity would benefit poor, Green Party leader says

Electricity grid will soon have to cater to 100% renewable energy, says Mark Foley

Carbon tax row escalates as PBP say draft report leak ‘transparent attempt to sell tax as inevitable and good’

Six demands outlined at informal meeting with more than 20 Senators and TDS

Government edging towards model that would see everyone get a cheque in the post

One-third of groups examined ‘are threatened or near-threatened with dying out’

Deputy Bríd Smith makes complaint to Ceann Comhairle