The majority of MEPs this week backed measures to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sector by 2030 with the aim of making it climate neutral by 2050. And they want all new buildings to have zero-emissions from 2028.
MEPs say national renovation plans should include support schemes to facilitate access to grants and funding. And they want targeted grants and subsidies for energy-saving renovations for vulnerable households.
Ireland South MEP Grace O’Sullivan spoke to Karen Coleman in the European Parliament in Strasbourg about the vote and what it will mean for people in Ireland. Here’s that interview.
Out words: an impact
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Binder case costing lives – O’Sullivan
Binder’s “life is on hold” – MEP O’Sullivan
Greek jail one of ”worst experiences of my life” Sean Binder
Kerry man facing jail for rescue work highlights case in European Parliament
Irish man “desperate” for trial in Greece – Binder
MEP “delighted” at Galway Port’s TEN-T inclusion
Galway Port’s EU TEN-T inclusion ”good news” – Markey
Fine Gael MEP Kelly on EP bribery allegations
Transparency “key” to eliminating backhands & bribery – Kelly
Interview MEP Cuffe on faster permits for renewable energy
Ireland’s wind energy potential could be boosted by EU vote – Cuffe
MEPs endorse faster permits for renewables – Cuffe
Interview MEP Andrews on Brexit Protocol talks
Deal on Brexit protocol “can be done” – Andrews
Brexit protocol talks today in Brussels – Andrews
Interview MEP Andrews on Ukraine winning Sakharov prize
Ukrainian people awarded EP Sakharov prize – Andrews
Interview MEP Clune on EP corruption scandal
MEP “shocked and surprised” at EP corruption allegations – Clune
Interview MEP Markey on surplus solar energy on farms
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