Key Targets Of The Climate Action Plan To Be Revealed Today

Thursday, 16 February 2023 09:27

By Caoimhe Harney

Details on rural buses and electric cars are also set to be unveiled

Key targets in Ireland's Climate Action Plan are due to be revealed later this morning by the Environment Minister.

CAP23's believed to include actions that are expected to transform and improve life in Ireland.

Minister Eamon Ryan's due before the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action.

He's expected to tell TDs and Senators that CAP 23 includes actions that will support warmer and better built homes, and more sustainable transport systems.

Increased levels of indigenous, renewable energy and new income streams for farmers are expected to feature.

Key targets in the plan are likely to include: enough renewable electricity to power every home and business in the country by 2030

Details on rural buses and electric cars are also set to be unveiled.

The changes required to meet these targets would require a collaborative effort by Government, businesses, academia, and communities.

The Minister's due before the Committee at 9:30.

There are calls for our climate targets to be revised. Michael Collins the Deputy Leader of the Rural Independent Group, says carbon offsetting is questionable and shameful;

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