Focus of the Plan is investment in measures supporting those most vulnerable to energy and transport poverty
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien, today launched a public consultation on the development of Ireland’s Social Climate Plan.
Over the lifetime of the plan (2026-2032), Ireland can recoup up to 75% of the cost of eligible measures within the plan (to a maximum of €663 million) from the EU Social Climate Fund. The focus of the plan is investment in long-lasting, socially fair measures aimed at supporting those who may be most vulnerable to energy and transport poverty arising from our transition towards clean mobility and a decarbonised built environment.
In the development and implementation of this plan, the government is committed to developing robust and high-quality measures, guided by meaningful stakeholder input, to ensure that the funds are appropriately targeted to those most at risk from energy and transport poverty, such as vulnerable households, transport users and micro-enterprises. This first, of two consultations, is designed to capture information on what the public and stakeholders see as the priorities for investment under this plan.
The English language version of this consultation will run for a period of six weeks until Thursday 23 October and is available on the EUSurvey website.
Reáchtálfar an leagan Gaeilge den chomhairliúchán seo ar feadh sé seachtaine go Déardaoin, an 23 Deireadh Fómhair agus tá sé ar fáil ar shuíomh gréasáin EUSurvey.
The second consultation, being planned for November, will be a public event, with European Commission officials present.