When the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has proposed a programme of three successive 5-year carbon budgets to the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the Minister will, within four months, consider the budgets proposed, consult with other relevant Ministers and with the public, amend the proposed carbon budget if appropriate, and present the budgets to the Government. Once approved by Government, the Minister will propose a motion in both Houses of the Oireachtas for approval of the carbon budget. The carbon budget shall have effect on and from the date on which a motion approving the carbon budget has been passed by both Houses.