I propose to take Questions Nos. 10, 11 and 13 together.
The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 commits Ireland to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030, relative to 2018 levels, and achieving net zero emissions by no later than 2050. The Act also significantly strengthens the statutory framework for governance of the climate challenge, including the establishment of a system of carbon budgeting, with sector-specific emission ceilings operating within the five-year carbon budget periods.
The process to prepare and deliver the sectoral emissions ceilings for Government approval is currently ongoing. This process involves extensive engagement at various levels with all relevant Departments and Agencies. This process is also informed by research and analysis provided by members of the Climate Action Modelling Group, as well as external technical support service providers.
As the preparation of the sectoral ceilings is still being ongoing, it is not possible at this stage to provide a complete list of all reports used and consultants availed of as part of the process.
Once the process is completed, analysis used to prepare the ceilings can be published.