Oliver Moran: Climate Act a momentous step - but it is just the beginning

Passing the Climate Act is a momentous step for the Green Party in government - but it is just the beginning of the fight, writes Green Party councillor Oliver Moran

Transport is already a clash point in our cities, where road space is reallocated to public transport, walking and cycling, away from private car use. Pictured on Centre Park Road in Cork city is a segregated cycle lane running outbound towards the Marina and Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Photo: Larry Cummins

The signing into law of the Climate Act is a momentous event in Irish environmental legislation. 

The flagship legislation of the Green Party in government, the act, for the first time, makes it law for Ireland to meet our climate action obligations. It gives legal meaning to the climate emergency declared in 2019. Yet, it is only the beginning of bargaining and negotiation in the decade ahead.