Climate change 'a defining issue' for Government, says Micheál Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Government Buildings in Dublin, announcing new legislation that the Government has committed Ireland to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Picture: Julien Behal Photography/PA Wire

Dramatically reducing carbon emissions and protecting biodiversity must be the legacy of this Government, the Taoiseach has said.

Launching the Climate Action Bill, which commits to zero emissions by 2050, Micheál Martin said that "many difficult decisions" must be made to meet targets, but he said climate change is now a "defining issue" for his Government.