Anthony Foley: Climate change measures will be tougher than many wish to believe

The EPA survey reported a weakening in support for so-called 'nasty' measures such as bans on peat, coal, and home heating oil, as well as for higher taxes on petrol and diesel cars

Some sectors of the economy will be under threat and we need to be more precise about future economic impacts

Dealing with climate change is one of several serious economic and social problems facing Ireland over the coming years.

There are other concerns including housing, healthcare, aging, and immigration and integration that have to be tackled in a world that is less stable than in the recent past.