Climate Action Plan 2019
Last Updated June 25th 2019
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The Official Link to the Government Climate Action Plan can be found here
PRESS RELEASE: Nature largely missing from the government Climate Action Plan
PRESS RELEASE: Nature largely missing from the government Climate Action Plan
18 June 2019
18 June 2019
The Irish Wildlife Trust welcomes the publication of the government’s Climate Action Plan but is disappointed that nature – and addressing the biodiversity/extinction crisis in particular – is largely ignored.
The Irish Wildlife Trust welcomes the publication of the government’s Climate Action Plan but is disappointed that nature – and addressing the biodiversity/extinction crisis in particular – is largely ignored.
There is no mention for the potential for ‘high nature value’ farming (as practiced for instance in the Burren) to deliver climate and biodiversity benefits in tandem with stabilising farm incomes. There is no indication that the government is willing to rethink agricultural expansion plans which are as odds with environment goals. More here
There is no mention for the potential for ‘high nature value’ farming (as practiced for instance in the Burren) to deliver climate and biodiversity benefits in tandem with stabilising farm incomes. There is no indication that the government is willing to rethink agricultural expansion plans which are as odds with environment goals. More here
This has been accepted by the Minster whilst visiting in Cork but he did also reference the fact that there is already a recent Biodiversity Action Plan here
Townhall Meeting in Cork June 21st 2019
Townhall Meeting in Cork June 21st 2019
Town hall" meeting that was invitation only with restricted media access in Cork yesterday. In contrast said Minister @RichardbrutonTD wanted to “hear from local communities” and that consultation was “crucial” for the #ClimatePlan2019 success.
Town hall" meeting that was invitation only with restricted media access in Cork yesterday. In contrast said Minister @RichardbrutonTD wanted to “hear from local communities” and that consultation was “crucial” for the #ClimatePlan2019 success.
And from Eamon Ryan
And from Eamon Ryan
We need a new land use plan to go with #ClimatePlan2019. Showing where & how we can plant more natural forests: Devising a new future for Irish horticulture. Growing dense hedgerows & agroforestry. Rewilding large parts of our country. Restoring pristine water quality.
We need a new land use plan to go with #ClimatePlan2019. Showing where & how we can plant more natural forests: Devising a new future for Irish horticulture. Growing dense hedgerows & agroforestry. Rewilding large parts of our country. Restoring pristine water quality.
Heading to the Public Launch of the Climate Action Plan 2019
The First Town Hall Style Meeting was held in UCC Cork on Friday Evening 6- 9pm and was very well attended where Ministers Bruton and Coveney answered questions and took feedback on the Climate Action Plan 2019
Arriving in @UCC for the first town hall on my Climate Action Plan.
Mr Whipp-E: Nissan unveils an electric ice cream van that serves up 99s and zero emissions.
Mr Whipp-E: Nissan unveils an electric ice cream van that serves up 99s and zero emissions.
I didn't see this in the ministers #climateactionplan2019 What a miss, such an opportunity lost. The Irish people need these on the roads without delay!! Sean Smith @macgabhann31
Townhall Meeting Cork
Townhall Meeting Cork
Some of what came up:
Some of what came up:
We don;t just need a transition to electric vehicles (EV) we need less cars. How can the National Development Plan which is carbon heavy be reconciled with the Climate Action Plan? There is no rural alternative to the car. We must also build in the fact that there will be 1,000,000 extra living in Ireland by 2050. There is a worldwide shortage of cobalt (needed for EV) so mining what remains is not a good idea. Although Ireland with the second highest concentration of Zinc in Europe may see Zinc as the alternative. There are 183 Actions in this Climate Action Plan. The Plan has not been costed The Plan is very light on mechanisms for delivery. The Plan is too ambitious. There seems to a reliance on the ability of the possibilities of future technologies?
We don;t just need a transition to electric vehicles (EV) we need less cars. How can the National Development Plan which is carbon heavy be reconciled with the Climate Action Plan? There is no rural alternative to the car. We must also build in the fact that there will be 1,000,000 extra living in Ireland by 2050. There is a worldwide shortage of cobalt (needed for EV) so mining what remains is not a good idea. Although Ireland with the second highest concentration of Zinc in Europe may see Zinc as the alternative. There are 183 Actions in this Climate Action Plan. The Plan has not been costed The Plan is very light on mechanisms for delivery. The Plan is too ambitious. There seems to a reliance on the ability of the possibilities of future technologies?
The local Planning Authorities are relutctant to all for the erection of windmills and other forms of energy generation. Will this be addressed? Minister Yes and there will be new wind guidelines by the end of the year.
The local Planning Authorities are relutctant to all for the erection of windmills and other forms of energy generation. Will this be addressed? Minister Yes and there will be new wind guidelines by the end of the year.
If you generate power in your home or business then you will be able to sell to the National Grid.
If you generate power in your home or business then you will be able to sell to the National Grid.
The Climate Action Plan is being driven by the highest Civil Servant in the country out of the Department of An Taoiseach.
The Climate Action Plan is being driven by the highest Civil Servant in the country out of the Department of An Taoiseach.
There will be legislation to follow by the end of Q1 2020 to give more teeth to the Climate Action Plan
There will be legislation to follow by the end of Q1 2020 to give more teeth to the Climate Action Plan
Ireland has in excess of 1,000,000 km of Natural Hedgerow,
Ireland has in excess of 1,000,000 km of Natural Hedgerow,
Forestry has been asked to take out all marginal agricultural land.
Forestry has been asked to take out all marginal agricultural land.
There are 26,500 foresters in Ireland
There are 26,500 foresters in Ireland
There will be an extension to the single use plastics ban that is currently in the Public Service.
There will be an extension to the single use plastics ban that is currently in the Public Service.
The move from burning coal and gas will have a corresponding health benefit.
The move from burning coal and gas will have a corresponding health benefit.
Farmers can't go green when they are in the red, but they will have to make adjustments and this is unavoidable.
Farmers can't go green when they are in the red, but they will have to make adjustments and this is unavoidable.
The Irish Dairy farming is the most sustainable in the world.
The Irish Dairy farming is the most sustainable in the world.
The Irish Beef industry is in the top 5 most sustainable beef producing nations of the world
The Irish Beef industry is in the top 5 most sustainable beef producing nations of the world
The next CAP (common Agriculture Policy) agreement (worth €12 billion to Ireland) will look to profitability and sustainability.
The next CAP (common Agriculture Policy) agreement (worth €12 billion to Ireland) will look to profitability and sustainability.
Teagasc will be involved in all matters agricultural with respect to the Climate Action Plan.
Teagasc will be involved in all matters agricultural with respect to the Climate Action Plan.
30% of all homes are in energy poverty at some time. Indeed many who retire also experience energy poverty when they have to heat their homes for the first time with little income.
30% of all homes are in energy poverty at some time. Indeed many who retire also experience energy poverty when they have to heat their homes for the first time with little income.
What of the plan for the HGV (Heavy Good Vehicles) as there is no electric vehicle equivalent.
What of the plan for the HGV (Heavy Good Vehicles) as there is no electric vehicle equivalent.
The Government must lead and do so with grants and incentives.
The Government must lead and do so with grants and incentives.
Last Comment from Brid Smith
Whats wrong with #ClimatePlan2019 ? its a plan about a plan it repeats "to examine" "to review" "to consider" "to convene" this or that group. Most actions are rehashed from "other plans" but the biggest prob? It wont reduce CO2 or tackle causes of climate breakdown @foeireland
Media Comment on the Climate Action Plan
Media Comment on the Climate Action Plan
Irish Times view on the Climate Action Plan: activity must match ambition More here
Irish Times view on the Climate Action Plan: activity must match ambition More here
Climate plan to include initiatives on electric vehicles and retro-fitting homes RTE here
Climate plan to include initiatives on electric vehicles and retro-fitting homes RTE here
VIDEO: Kevin Doyle Irish Independent, breaks down the main points of Climate Action Plan 2019 here
VIDEO: Kevin Doyle Irish Independent, breaks down the main points of Climate Action Plan 2019 here
Climate action plan is nothing if it fails to address inequality. Carbon taxation measures must not hit society’s poorest the hardest More here
Climate action plan is nothing if it fails to address inequality. Carbon taxation measures must not hit society’s poorest the hardest More here
Ireland's Climate Action Plan of June 17th 2019
Ireland's Climate Action Plan of June 17th 2019
Some Criticism?
Some Criticism?
The plan has been criticised by the opposition for being “uncosted and vague” and includes figures that “simply don’t add up”.
It’s worth noting that in the last seven or eight months, the State has bought 200 dirty diesel buses and today there is an effort to show that great green image.”
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Ireland to unveil bold plan to tackle climate emergency
Ireland to unveil bold plan to tackle climate emergency
Guardian Article on this Climate Plan here
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From Breaking News this might help...
From Breaking News this might help...
Q. What is the Carbon Action Plan?
A. It is the document that sets out what the country must do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Q. Sounds familiar - don't we already have one?
A. We've had several of sorts, most notably the 2017 National Mitigation Plan which was to have been the definitive action plan, but they lacked detail, legal status or both - and not a lot of action was taken on foot of them anyway.
Q. What's the point in a new one?
A. The same reason we had the previous attempts. We've signed up to EU and international agreements that require a joint effort by all countries to stop global temperatures rising any further and hopefully stop the climate chaos already in evidence from getting worse.
Q. Why should that be of interest to me?
A. Well, you might care about saving the natural world and humanity from the worst effects of climate change. But even if you don't, every household, business, farm and public service in Ireland is going to be affected in some way by the new policies and regulations the action plan introduces.
Q. Affected how?
A. You're going to be nudged, encouraged and/or forced to make changes to the way you heat your home or premises, the kind of transport you use, the choice of car you drive, the packaging you use, the jobs you train for and the renewable energy infrastructure you accept in your backyard.
Q. Nudged is ok but what's this about being forced?
A. There will be rules that say you simply can not, for example, build a new house with an oil or gas central heating system after a certain date or cannot buy a new petrol or diesel car. Some of the encouragement will be quite forceful too - an increased carbon tax, for example, is going to hit petrol, diesel, oil and gas users hard in the pocket.
Q. Why should I believe this plan will be implemented?
A. We've conceded we'll miss the EU's binding 2020 targets for greenhouse gas reduction and that's cost us €86m so far in buying carbon credits to cover our failure to comply. If we do nothing to meet our 2030 targets, we could potentially face a bill of €7bn. And if we don't meet our 2030 targets, we haven't a hope of meeting our 2050 ambition of being carbon neutral and the cost in all sorts of ways will be incalculable.
Q. That's all well into the future - governments are short-term so why would they be bothered?
A. Each government department is to have a carbon budget and if they don't get their act together in implementing the parts of the plan that are under their control and they exceed that budget as a result, they'll have to pay for it out of their annual budget - ie our taxes. No minister wants to admit they've had to put an important project on hold or are going to implement savage cuts because they have to save money to buy carbon credits.
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Here is an interesting article here from Social Justice Ireland on the new Climate Action Plan:
Ireland's Climate Action Plan of June 17th 2019
Ireland's Climate Action Plan of June 17th 2019
What are the headlines?
What are the headlines?
- The plan focuses on a number of areas including taxes for several goods, regulations on buildings and construction, as well as measures to encourage retrofitting homes and businesses.
- Video of the breakdown of the detail here
- A revolution in transport is planned over the next decade, with Transport Minister Shane Ross saying the policy is "to get people out of private cars because they are the biggest offenders for emissions".
- No date has been set for a ban on the replacement of existing fossil fuel systems
- The plan targets 500,000 homes — public and private — for retrofitting
- The Government has launched its ambitious cross-sector climate action plan today, yet, failed to fully commit to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- The Government aims to meet Ireland’s 2030 emissions targets through policies in the plan, which includes generating 70 per cent of Ireland’s electricity generation coming from renewable sources.
- In addition, all Government decisions and major investments will now require “carbon proofing” and a Climate Action Delivery Board will oversee its implementation.
- An independent Climate Action Council will also be set up to recommend a national carbon budget and carbon pricing
- A Just Transition Review Group will also be established under the terms of the plan to identify, “specific transition needs” in particular in relation to peat workers in the Midlands.
- The objective, the Taoiseach also noted, is to “decrease our greenhouse gas emissions by two per cent a year, each year for the next ten years”
- The government aims to have one million electric vehicles on the road by 2030 and to bring an end to diesel-only purchases for urban public buses from 1 July 2019 onwards. Landfill and food waste is also set to decrease significantly and the government plan to ban specific single-use plastic convenience items such as polystyrene containers.
- -70% renewables by 2030 -Coal phased-out by 2025 -100% of cars to be electric in 2030 -Pay-back system for retrofitting of homes to improve insulation -No more oil or gas boilers from 2025 -Ability to sell home solar to grid
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Responding to the cry of Earth and to people made poor by embracing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a human rights framework, addressing the issues of women and children, care of Earth and indigenous peoples, as is relevant to our local regions.
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