Mary Robinson says climate crisis a ‘minority issue’ as Seanad marks centenary

Former President Mary Robinson speaking at an event marking the centenary of Seanad Eireann at Leinster House in Dublin (Niall Carson/PA)

Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson said the climate crisis is a “minority” issue, and called for the Seanad to play a role in bringing the issues into communities.

The former senator said that the climate crisis needs to become part of people’s every day mainstream life.