Richard Boyd Barrett

Ensure climate action in Ireland is underpinned by robust policies.

Clarify steps in amendment process and time frames; ensure concerns regarding the planning process are addressed and assist the public in engaging in planning decision-making during the pandemic.

Ensure sustainable forestry practices are adopted in Ireland.

Ensure that Ireland fully implements the Common Fisheries Policy, in particular the need to end over-fishing in line with Art 2(2), implement the landing obligation and sustainable Multi- Annual Plans for regional fisheries management. The outcomes of the implementation of the…

That the Climate Bill would be stronger and instead of 'pursing' action, that it would achieve action. That the Bill would mandate a just transition from fossil fuels to more environmentally friendly methods

A specific committment in the programme for government for at least 8% reduciton in emissions.

A specific committment in the programme for government for at least 8% reduciton in emissions.

Specific committments in the Programme for Government for Faster and Fairer climate action, with at least 8 % reduction in emissions per year

Ensure that recovery plans are underpinned by sustainable policies

That the newly formed Government will enact laws to ensure that serious efforts are made to reduce carbon emissions in all the areas necessary to comply with the Paris agreement

Ensure the Programme for Government includes policies to ensure faster and fairer climate action

That any Programme for Government confronts the climate crisis with the same determination as efforts to tackle Covid-19, puts people fairer and faster climate action, including at least 8% annual reductions in emissions over the lifetime of the Government and passing the new…

That the next Government ensure that the proposed review into the security and sustainability of Ireland's energy supply (announced in late 2019) undertake an impartial and transparent assessment of Ireland's energy security through an appointed steering group, drawing on…

Ensure climate action and biodiversity form an integral part of the Programme for Government with the following key actions: increase funding for environmental sector and protection of nature; creation of a unified biodiversity and climate department under one cabinet minister;…

That the next Government would commit to and deliver fairer and faster climate action through a number of key policy areas: strengthening climate legislation and governance mechanisms, public transport and active travel, energy efficiency, renewable energy, a just transition for…