Eamon Ryan rules out nuclear power as option in transition from fossil fuel dependence

Eamon Ryan said it would be too expensive and cumbersome for Ireland to build a nuclear industry, insisting offshore wind is a better and less expensive option. Picture: Marc O'Sullivan

Eamon Ryan, the environment minister, has ruled out nuclear power as an option in the transition from fossil fuel, despite mounting calls from environmental voices to consider it.

Mr Ryan told the Irish Examiner it would be too expensive and cumbersome for Ireland to build a nuclear industry, insisting offshore wind is a far better and less expensive bet in the fight against climate change.