The Draft National Action Plan on Green Public Procurement is posted on the Department of the Environment’s website. They are requesting public submissions on the document before July 8th. Green Public Procurement offers excellent opportuninties for the organic sector and has the potential to greatly expand the market domestically. IOFGA are encouraging people to make [...]
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CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE BILL
Read the IOFGA Submission on Climate Change Bill here. The closing date for responses is Friday 28th of January.
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Public Consultation on the Climate Change Response Bill
On December 23rd Minister Gormley published the Climate Change Response Bill. Key provisions include ambitious but realistic national greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2020, 2030 and 2050; a new national planning process encompassing both mitigation and adaptation; a new annual process on reporting to the Oireachtas; and a new Expert Advisory Body to advise [...]
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IOFGA comments on the National Action Plan for Green Public Procurement
To read the submission by IOFGA on the National Action Plan for Green Public Procurement please click here National Action Plan for Green Public Procurement 2011