Climate Plan aims for 80% cut in emissions from electricity use

New measures will be implemented to phase out the public fleet of petrol and diesel vehicles.

Getting half a million more people a day walking, cycling and using public transport and an 80% cut in emissions from electricity use are among the key elements of the Government's new climate action plan.

The Cabinet sub-committee on Environment and Climate Change met tonight to sign off on the plan which will be brought to Cabinet by Energy Minister Eamon Ryan tomorrow.