Irish Times: Outline legislation on climate change has been described as "critically important" for the long-term future of the country by Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan.
The move has received backing from Labour Party TDs and employers` body Ibec but has been dismissed by development agencies and Independent TD Catherine Murphy.
Mr Hogan said the heads of a Climate Action and Low-Carbon Development Bill 2013 approved by the Cabinet yesterday would now go for consideration to the Oireachtas Joint...