Delegates Salim Kajani from Co Dublin and Saoi O'Connor from Co Cork presented the recommendations to the minister after the day of debate discussion about what Ireland needs to do to tackle environmental issues.
He said climate change is going to affect us all, and added that the fact that the Government is basically doing nothing is "sickening". The event was a chance for the 157 young people, aged between 10 and 17, to discuss what Ireland needs to do to tackle climate issues. Mr Ó Fearghaíl urged the young people to leave fear at the door and enter their discussions today with optimism.Those selected were in groups and, with a facilitator, worked out their proposals are on climate action.Conal O'Boyle, 17, from Donegal told the Dáil that children are united behind the science that proves that we are in the "fast lane to a climate breakdown".
— RTÉ News November 15, 2019 14-year-old Sioda Monaghan from Co Mayo said the consequences for climate change are right now and ignoring this was inhumane, cruel and not an option. Sioda, who was part of the economics group, said they would be focusing on proposals regarding money, taxes, funding and budgets.
How many of these kids have big Christmas lights shows outside of their houses..and looking for the latest plastic gadgets from Santa?
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