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17th June 2019
07:54pm BST

Speaking today, Minister Bruton said:The government has launched the Climate Action Plan to tackle climate breakdown. This will be an important milestone in building a sustainable, resilient future, and making Ireland a leader in addressing climate change. #ClimatePlan2019 pic.twitter.com/L8rJsDOjrt
— dccae.gov.ie (@Dept_CCAE) June 17, 2019
"Every generation wants to leave the world in a better place than they found it for their children. We have a short window of opportunity to act. We must act now and leave a better, healthier, more sustainable Ireland for future generations. This Plan provides our way forward. "We are currently 85% dependent on fossil fuels. This Plan sets out radical reforms, which will cut our reliance on carbon, making our businesses more competitive, our homes more sustainable and our farms more efficient. We will be doing things in new, innovative ways. Most of the actions set out will actually save money in the long-run. We will now implement this Plan, rolling out the required actions through a sustained effort. "This is a life changing journey and it is a rapid, transformative adjustment that is required. Nothing less will do. We must all now take up the challenge."
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