A draft framework to develop a Climate Change Adaption approach for the transport sector in Ireland has been published for consultation.

Climate Change Adaptation refers to how Ireland will plan for the negative effects of climate change and take suitable action to prevent or minimise damage it causes.

The draft transport adaptation plan is being prepared as part of the National Climate Change Adaptation Framework (NCCAF), developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in line with EU guidelines, as well as the provisions of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, said: "Recent experiences of extreme weather events have demonstrated some of the vulnerabilities of our transport infrastructure and services. It is vital that we seek to future-proof the efficient functioning of our transport system so that we can continue to accrue the many benefits of transport to the Irish economy.

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"This initial, high-level plan, will help us to build capacity within our structures and organisations to better understand the implications of climate change for Ireland and how it may impact on transport infrastructure and services at a national, regional and local level."

(CD/LM)