Darragh O’Brien’s department said the new climate action plan would take into account the longer-term goal of reaching zero emissions by 2050. The Climate Action Plan will not be published before April, with no firm date provided for when it is likely to appear after that. [ Ireland set for more extreme weather as climate data points to worsening trendsOpens in new window ]The 2025 Climate Action Plan was also delayed, with blame put on the general election of November 2024 and subsequent change of government. “Everything is slow when it comes to climate and delivery of climate action, unfortunately, and you would wonder how much of a priority it is for this Government,” he said. Listen | 46:30Mr O’Brien’s department said the new climate action plan would take into account the longer-term goal of reaching zero emissions by 2050.

Source: The Irish Times January 16, 2026 09:02 UTC