Finian's Position on Climate Change
Tuesday, 15 June 2010 16:38

Dear Deputy McGrath,

Thank you for signing our climate commitment to support the passing of a strong climate law at the mass lobby event on Wednesday the 2n of June. By signing this, you have committed to forwarding the concerns of your constituents on these matters to the Cabinet and to support them in the Dail.

We look forward to your support for a strong climate law in the Dail. A copy of the signed Climate Commitment is also enclosed for your records.

Many Thanks
Michelle Lambe

Stop Climate Chaos
Stop Climate Chaos, 9 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

+353 1 6394653 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.stopclimatechaos.ie

Climate Commitment


Climate Change is real and happening now. The effects of global warming are already being felt throughout the world and it is the poor in developing countries who are first and worst affected - and least responsible. Without urgent action, hundreds of millions of people will be put at severe risk through droughts, floods, hunger and disease.

Ireland is one of the worst offenders. Among rich countries our climate pollution is the sixth highest per person. Ireland can make a real contribution to glooal efforts by passing a strong climate law without loopholes.

I commit to support the passing of a strong climate law that:
• Achieves the targets in the law by real reductions in emissions here in Ireland, not by buying "carbon offset credits".
• Ensures that the independent, advisory climate change committee that the Government plans as part of the Bill, does not give advice in secret - the committee should publish its reports.

I will also support a plan ensuring that Ireland's financial contribution to addressing climate change is separate from and additional to the overseas development aid (GOA) budget. I will forward concerns on these matters to the Cabinet and do everything I can to support them in the, Dail.

Stop Climate Chaos is a coalition of civil society organizations campaigning to ensure Ireland plays its part in preventing runaway climate change. .