€22bn green plan but TDs drive diesel

Diesel cars are the overwhelming vehicle of choice for cabinet and junior ministers, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

The Government has been accused of a “phenomenal lack of commitment” on climate change with many ministers still driving diesel cars.

Despite announcing a €22bn package for climate- change measures under Project 2040 and encouraging a move away from diesel, an Irish Examiner survey today reveals that ministers are failing to switch to electric.