Reintroduction of water charges needed to meet climate targets, OECD warns

In its report, the OECD said Ireland “stands out” by not charging households for water services.

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan said Ireland faces "no small challenge" in meeting its 2030 climate change targets.

Ireland will find it “challenging” to meet its 2030 climate improvement targets, the international economic think-tank the OECD has warned.

Furthermore, the reintroduction of household water charges and the implementation of congestion charges - to help lower transport emissions - may be vital to achieving the overall targets, it said.