Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael declined to support a Green Party initiative to convene the Cabinet for discussing the €3 billion Climate and Nature Fund established in Budget 2024. The Fund aims to ensure resources for environmental projects, especially during economic downturns. Green Party leaders expressed disappointment over this decision, emphasizing the urgency to meet emissions reduction targets to avoid potential EU fines. Proposed allocations included retrofitting public buildings, enhancing energy efficiency for companies, and promoting renewable projects like offshore wind energy. The Green Party views this as a crucial step for Ireland’s climate goals.