Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action to discuss Climate Action Plan 2023 with Minister Simon Coveney

Speaking ahead of the meeting at 5.30pm in Committee Room 4 of Leinster House, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Brian Leddin said: “The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2021 provides that Ministers come before the Committee to discuss their department’s role in implementing the measures and achieving the targets set out in the climate action plan. Over the coming weeks the Committee plans a series of such meetings. This week we look forward to meeting with Minister Coveney to discussing the actions of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in relation to the 2023 Climate Action Plan, and related matters.”

The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

The meeting in Committee Room 4 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.