Minister defends Government’s policies despite emissions targets projectionsBy Cate McCurry, PAMinister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan has defended the Government’s climate policies, saying it can meet its emission targets despite a report stating that Ireland will not reduce greenhouse gases emissions as set out under law. Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment and Communications Eamon Ryan said that while it is a “real challenge” to meet the targets, he is “absolutely convinced” Ireland will reduce carbon emissions. Under Ireland’s 2021 Climate Act, it has set a target for a 51 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030 when compared with 2018. We know the European Commission and others are the saying we need to meet a 90 per cent reduction by 2040. “It’s not going to meet the climate targets required under the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and it’s not going to meet the climate targets necessary under the (2021 Climate) Act either.

Source: Irish Independent May 28, 2024 21:30 UTC