According to Eurostat, emissions in the EU fell just under 3% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, Ireland s rose more than 9%
Tánaiste Micheál Martin s contention that "the vast, vast majority of people accept that the climate is changing" betrays a worrying complacency, which sits uncomfortably next to the Government s failing emissions targets.
The Climate Change Advisory Council s annual review warned that Ireland will not meet the targets set in the first and second carbon budget periods unless urgent action
Climate Change Advisory Council said Ireland was way off the pace when it comes to reducing emissions and called for a range of measures to be implemented