Latest rise in greenhouse gas emissions shines light on Irish airlines 

Recent Eurostat figures report a 3.6% increase in Irish greenhouse gas emissions - making Ireland an significant outlier in the EU

In the past year, Ireland has consistently topped Eurostat's emissions list, reporting consecutive increases corresponding with the post-pandemic rebound in air traffic activity

Ireland has once again proven itself to be an outlier in Europe with consistent increases in greenhouse gas emissions offsetting reduction efforts by fellow EU members.

New data from statistics agency, Eurostat shows that Ireland was one of just six EU countries to see emissions rise, reporting the third highest increase in the three months ending in June of this year.