Background information

In April 2024 the Government decided to establish a Just Transition Commission to advise on reaching climate neutrality in Ireland. The Commission was established following the recommendation of a Just Transition Taskforce which also set down the terms of reference for the new Commission. Membership of the Commission comprises nominees from the five pillars of social dialogue (Agriculture; Community and Voluntary; Employer; Environment; and Trade Union pillars) as well as experts in several fields.

Content of measure

The role of the Just Transition Commission is to advise the Irish government regarding a fair move to a climate neutral economy, giving consideration to issues such as maximising employment opportunities and supporting communities that may be negatively affected.

The Just Transition Commission has been tasked with:

• preparing and analysing research which will inform policy and investment
• advising on planning, implementation and progress Just Transition targets and goals
• providing strategic advice and engagement on the Just Transition
• undertaking engagement with communities, sectors or regions facing specific challenges arising from the transition, and advising on interventions or supports which may be required

Use of measure

N/A

Target groups

Workers	Businesses	Citizens
Applies to all workers	Applies to all businesses	Applies to all citizens

Actors and funding

Actors	Funding
National government Social partners jointly Trade unions Employers' organisations Other social actors (e.g. NGOs)	No special funding required

Social partners

Social partners' role in designing the measure and form of involvement:

	Trade unions	Employers' organisations
Role	Consulted	Consulted
Form	Consultation through tripartite or bipartite social dialogue bodies	Consultation through tripartite or bipartite social dialogue bodies

Social partners' role in the implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:

• Social partners jointly
• Main level of involvement: Peak or cross-sectoral level

Involvement

The Commission is a tripartite body involving social partners as members of the Commission.

Membership of the Just Transition Commission comprises nominees from the five pillars of social dialogue, together with independent experts.

Views and reactions

The social partners support the measure and are members of the Commission.

Sources

• 02 May 2024: Minister Ryan secures government agreement to establish a new Just Transition Commission (www.gov.ie)
• 29 October 2024: Government approves membership of new Just Transition Commission (www.gov.ie)