Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022
188. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Taoiseach the progress made by his Department in respect of its targets and goals set out in sustainable development goals of the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development under the policy remit of his Department; and if these targets and goals will be met by their respective deadlines. [7271/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Programme for Government commits to continuing to work towards achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, aimed at ending poverty and inequality, tackling climate change, and fostering innovation.
The whole-of-Government approach to implementation is led by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, with each Minister in the Government having responsibility for implementing the SDG goals and achieving the related targets within their policy area. While my Department does not have lead responsibility for any specific goal or target, it provides oversight to the process of implementation, and supports the work of the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, through the work of a Senior Officials Group, which it chairs.
