Irish Examiner view: Climate plan needs everyone to be on the same page

Government’s success in implementing the Climate Action Bill will affect generations

IFA president Tim Cullinan speaks to members of the IFA National Council outside Government buildings in Dublin, after coming from the Convention Centre, where the Dáil debated the Climate Action Bill. Picture: Finbarr O'Rourke

The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill passed in the Dáil on Wednesday, with 129 TDs voting in favour and 10 against.

Environment Minister Éamon Ryan said the bill would change everything for the better, and that it would be good for farmers.