COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO.

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell, Councillor P. Gogarty, Councillor L. O'Toole

Amend 10.0 Introduction first paragraph to read: The 'Climate Action Plan 2019 - To Tackle Climate Breakdown' represents the Government's all of society approach, aimed at enabling Ireland to meet its EU targets to reduce carbon emissions by 30 per cent between 2021 and 2030, and lay the foundations for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Within that context South Dublin County Council through its strategic County Development Plan seeks to exceed those targets or meet them earlier, creating reliable, robust and efficient energy systems which enable growth across all sectors, and which supports the future development of the County. In line with the LGMAs Delivering on Climate Action 2030, the Council will continue to make every effort to increase energy efficiency and unlock renewable energy potential in the County.

REPORT:

Amend 10.0 Introduction first paragraph to read:

The 'Climate Action Plan 2019 - To Tackle Climate Breakdown' represents the Government's all of society approach, aimed at enabling Ireland to meet its EU targets to reduce carbon emissions by 30 per cent between 2021 and 2030, and lay the foundations for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Within that context South Dublin County Council through its strategic County Development Plan seeks to exceed those targets or meet them earlier, creating reliable, robust and efficient energy systems which enable growth across all sectors, and which supports the future development of the County. In line with the LGMAs Delivering on Climate Action 2030, the Council will continue to make every effort to increase energy efficiency and unlock renewable energy potential in the County.

Recommendation

The proposed motion seeks to include additional wording in Section 10.0 introduction indicating that South Dublin County Council will aim to exceed the Climate Action Plan 2019 targets or meet them earlier.

Climate action has formed a central planning policy consideration in the preparation of the CE Draft Plan which includes policies and objectives that support the national Climate Action Plan 2019 and South Dublin County Council’s Climate Change Action Plan 2019-2024 in the transition of South Dublin County to a low carbon and climate resilient economy and society. As such, it is considered that the intent of the motion has been addressed and to include the wording as proposed would be overly prescriptive.