‘Too early to say’ if Volkswagen scandal will impact here

The Environment Department has said any manipulation of emissions data “would certainly be a matter of concern” if evidence emerges that Volkswagen practices impact on Ireland’s EU air quality obligations.

The statement came as the German car giant admitted that as many as 11m vehicles worldwide were fitted with software to cheat emissions tests.

However, the department said it was too early to say how the scandal would affect Ireland’s emissions obligations — if at all.