Just Transition Commission
From Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
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The Just Transition Commission is an advisory body established on an administrative basis by Government Decision of 30 April 2024.
The mission of the Just Transition Commission will be to support the Government in its responsibility to provide that Ireland’s transition to the National Climate Objective has regard to the requirement for a just transition to a climate neutral economy, which endeavours, in so far as practicable, to maximise employment opportunities, and to support people and communities that may be negatively affected by the transition.
By providing authority, expertise, and advocacy leadership to support the Government and stakeholders throughout society in managing this transition, the Commission will be a public voice on planning for just transition, leading in developing a shared understanding, and identifying the challenges, solutions and opportunities for Ireland.
The new Commission will provide the Government with impartial, strategic, and evidence-based advice to inform policy planning related to our just transition across different sectors. Delivering a just transition to climate neutrality remains the responsibility of the Government and relevant Ministers.
The Terms of Reference of the Just Transition Commission was shaped by the recommendations included in the Just Transition Taskforces Report.
Membership of the new Commission will comprise nominees from the five pillars of social dialogue, (comprising the Agriculture pillar, the Community and Voluntary pillar, the Employer pillar, the Environment pillar and the Trade Union pillar) together with individuals with expertise in a range of relevant disciplines including human rights and equality, skills development, rural and community development, social inclusion, the green economic transition, and youth perspectives.
The Commission will have an independent chair.
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications will make appointments to the Commission on the approval of the Government. Recruitment of members to the Commission will start shortly.
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications convened a Taskforce on Just Transition in September 2023 in line with CAP23 commitments, to build consensus on an agreed approach on the establishment of a Just Transition Commission and to provide advice to the Minister and Government regarding the mandate, membership, and structure of the Commission.
The Just Transition Taskforce met five times over the course of six months to prepare its report to the Minister. The Taskforce has now concluded its work.
The Taskforce was chaired by Kieran Mulvey and comprised representatives from the social pillars, the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) and key Government Departments.
Just Transition Taskforce - Minutes of Fifth Meeting - 21 February 2024
Just Transition Taskforce - Minutes of Fourth Meeting - 23 January 2024
Just Transition Taskforce - Minutes of Third Meeting - 15 December 2023
Just Transition Taskforce - Minutes of Second Meeting - 21 November 2023
Just Transition Taskforce - Meeting Agenda - 21 November 2023