Government’s climate bill deemed a ‘missed opportunity’

The Government has been accused of watering-down green commitments in new climate change legislation.

The Climate Bill has been branded a “missed opportunity” by opposition TDs and campaign organisations. Trócaire warned the legislation was too “weak” to make a major impact.

“Climate change is a major driver of poverty throughout the developing world. The Oireachtas environment committee produced a report with excellent recommendations but the key elements have been ignored in this weak and disappointing bill.