The plan is expected to deliver warmer homes, better-connected communities, smart farming and a more sustainable economy.
The recently published Climate Action Plan sets out over 180 actions, at a time when the warning signs are growing, the time for action is rapidly closing in.
Minister Bruton said: "Every generation wants to leave the world in a better place than they found it for their children. We have a short window of opportunity to act. We must act now and leave a better, healthier, more sustainable Ireland for future generations. I have worked closely with all of my government colleagues to develop this whole of government Climate Action Plan. This Plan provides our way forward.
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"The plan identifies how Ireland will achieve its 2030 targets for carbon emissions, and puts us on a trajectory to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050."
Some of the actions that will be undertaken on a national level will directly improve the lives of people from Limerick include;
• A new micro-generation scheme will allow homeowners to generate their own electricity and sell what they don't use back to the grid;
• A transition towards electric vehicles, nearly 1 million targeted to be on our roads by 2030, bringing lower day to day running costs for people. A nationwide system of chargers to combat 'range anxiety'
• A nationwide programme of home retrofitting, making people's homes warmer and more efficient with cheaper energy costs
• An expanded network of cycling paths and 'park and ride' facilities
• A move to 70% renewable electricity by 2030, currently only 30% of our electricity comes from renewable sources.
• The elimination of non-recyclable plastic. We will also impose higher fees on the production of materials which are difficult to recycle & implement measures to ban single-use plastic plates, cutlery, straws, balloon sticks and cotton buds
• New sustainable opportunities for family farms.
