Short Dáil terms and proportional representation voting demand close marking of rivals and narrow focus, so notable momentum on climate action is parked. The 2019 all-party climate action committee report is the backbone identifiable in most manifestos. It fed into the Government’s climate action plan but the missing piece is the driver of scaled-up action; a governance structure with legally binding targets. The Greens’ climate elements are substantial but weak on costs. It’s about implementation and how we pay for climate action.

Source: The Irish Times February 03, 2020 01:52 UTC