Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2026
568. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on the recommendations relating to his Department arising from the National Climate Change Risk Assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46961/26]
View answerMy Department recognises the National Climate Change Risk Assessment (NCCRA) as an important evidence base for understanding the climate related risks facing Ireland and for informing adaptation planning across government.
My Department played an active role in the development of the NCCRA through engagement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other Government Departments in relation to the agriculture, forestry and seafood sectors, contributing expertise and data to support the identification and assessment of climate risks relevant to these sectors.
The findings of the NCCRA informed the development of my Department's second Sectoral Adaptation Plan (SAP) 2025 - 2030. The plan is aligned with the priority risks identified in the NCCRA and sets out 102 actions to strengthen resilience across agriculture, forestry and seafood.
My Department is currently progressing implementation of these actions, which include measures relating to research and innovation, climate services, risk assessment, advisory supports, infrastructure resilience and emergency preparedness. Through the SAP, my Department is working to ensure that the sectors under its remit are prepared for the impact of climate change, including extreme weather events, flooding, drought and other climate related risks.
My Department will continue to monitor emerging evidence and is currently working with the EPA on the development of the next iteration of the NCCRA. This will help ensure that both mitigation and adaptation planning remains effective, evidence based and responsive to evolving risks.
