Taoiseach and IDA see Ireland's climate plans as key to FDI growth 

IDA chief executive Martin Shanahan said Ireland aims to be a global leader in the area of green or sustainable finance

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said sustainable finance is 'a top priority' within the Government's financial services agenda, while the IDA wants Ireland to become a global leader in the area.

The Taoiseach and the IDA have highlighted the importance of Ireland’s green credentials and climate improvement plans in attracting future investment from international financial services firms.

Addressing the European Financial Forum, jointly run by the Financial Times and IDA Ireland, IDA chief executive Martin Shanahan said Ireland remains open for business and aims to be a global leader in the area of green or sustainable finance.