Climate, Transport and Technology

We recognise the importance of stewardship of our natural environment but emphasize that we must do so in a responsible manner. Our small country of five million people cannot fix the world’s problems, and we should resist the temptation to destroy our own economy to temporarily outshine other countries. Key Policy Positions Include:

• Ensure a responsible and realistic energy mix that embraces new technologies and harnesses Ireland’s natural resources to allow a just and sustainable transition to new energy sources, while preserving existing ways of life; 

• Reverse harmful policies that put unfair constraints on farmers and fishermen/fisherwomen;

• Abandon the unachievable and destructive “net-zero” agenda and adopt a common-sense approach that protects our economy and environment together instead of sacrificing one for the other;

• Support clean air and water initiatives;

• Invest in practical solutions, including dredging rivers, building proper coastal defences, and funding local councils to address neglected infrastructure. By taking proactive measures, we will protect communities from the adverse effects of climate change;

• Ensure all climate policies reflect Irish realties – we cannot import ineffective policies from abroad that do not benefit, and actually harm Ireland;

• Ensure a people-focused and -led approach to environmental stewardship by listening to farmers, fishermen/fisherwomen, local communities, and businesses;