‘It’s not going to be cheap’ – Government approves plan to climate-proof country

Minister warns new framework might cost billions

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan. Photo: Gareth Chaney/ Collins

Caroline O'Doherty

An overhaul of building regulations will be needed to climate-proof homes and infrastructure as temperatures continue to climb and extreme weather events increase.

The warning was delivered as government ministers were given three months to come up with plans to protect vital services and activities under their responsibility from escalating climate change.