Ireland

Streamline and shorten the planning consent regime so that the investments needed for the energy transition are delivered on time. 

Decrease the frequency of climate action plans as Ireland shifts from a strategic policy and planning phase to an implementation phase. It should instead focus on delivering tangible actions set out in the plans to ensure the government’s climate agenda is realised.

Increase the resilience of supply chains across the whole energy sector to avoid delays in the roll-out of infrastructure, including ensuring that a sufficiently sized and skilled workforce is available to meet the needs of the energy transition.

Strengthen public acceptance of the infrastructure needed for the energy transition by engaging actively with consumers, explaining the benefits of and need for the infrastructure, taking account of their concerns and developing models enabling them to share in the benefits of local energy projects.

Take a holistic view when developing sectoral plans to ensure consistency.

Research options of how best to increase carbon sinks or carbon retention of peatlands, especially in the long term, and establish regional guidelines. Take a holistic view when developing sectoral plans to ensure consistency.