Doolan welcomes Dublin's Greener City Strategy
Published: 3 April, 2007
Sinn Féin's Dublin Spokesperson for the Environment, Cllr. Daithí Doolan has
welcomed tonight's vote by Dublin City Council to adopt a 5 year Greener
City Strategy.
Cllr. Doolan claims, "Climate change represents one of the greatest threats
to our society. Dublin city is not immune to this threat and effective
action must be taken to reduce the negative impact on our communities.
Therefore we need a defined strategy to overcome the challenges that lie
ahead for this city."
Outlining the proposed 5 year Greener City Strategy at tonight's City
Council meeting, Cllr. Daithí Doolan said what is needed is "an
interdepartmental approach which identifies key areas of action that will
positively impact on climate change. Dublin must have the confidence to play
a central role in developing an environmentally friendly future."
Cllr. Doolan continued:
"I am proposing a 5 year strategy linked directly to the Kyoto Agreement,
which will focus on:
Waste Management:
The promotion of reduction, reusing and recycling as alternatives to land
fill & incineration. Adoption of a Zero Waste Policy for Dublin and the
scrapping of any plans for an incinerator in Dublin.
Transport:
The promotion of public transport over private cars.
Renewable energy sources for Dublin City Council vehicles
Planning:
To ensure that all developments are environmentally & socially sustainable.
Develop guidelines for lands at risk of flooding.
Integrated actions on spatial planning to reduce commuting.
Energy:
To increase use of renewable energy sources in heating existing buildings
and new developments. Renewable energy sources to become standard in
renovation programmes for Dublin City Council.
Policy proofing:
To ensure all policy developed by Dublin City Council is Environmentally
Proofed and is in line with the Kyoto Agreement.
Interdepartmental Co-operation:
Establish an interdepartmental group by June 2007 to oversee and implement
this strategy."
Cllr. Doolan continued, "it is important to think globally and act locally.
Sinn Féin is confident that if this strategy is implemented with public
consultation, Dublin can lead by example in implementing the Kyoto
Agreement. For our part Sinn Féin is committed to giving this strategy its
full support and encouragement. We must and will work with others to ensure
its success."
Cllr. Doolan concluded by saying, "I am delighted that all parties have
supported this strategy and we must now ensure its full implementation."
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