Climate Action Bill amendments fail at committee stage

Independent TD Denis Naughten said the bill gives 'a blank cheque' to the minister of the day. File picture: Gareth Chaney
A number of amendments that "ensure accountability" and a "just transition" to the Climate Action Bill have failed at committee stage.
Amendments proposed by some rural opposition TDs called on the Government to protect peat farmers, while Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats moved amendments calling on Environment Minister Eamon Ryan to set out in detail how they would protect communities and employment.