Nuclear power lobby group hits out at environment minister for not exploring options

18for0 claims Ireland could decarbonise by 2037 by using nuclear power for 18% of its energy needs. File Picture.

A group lobbying for nuclear power to be explored to combat the climate crisis has blasted environment minister Eamon Ryan for not exploring it as an option in resolving Ireland's use of fossil fuels.

Speaking earlier this month, Mr Ryan said that while he has “not ruled out” the possibility of nuclear power being utilised during the transition to more efficient energy, he said there is no appetite for it at the moment.