Climate targets still achievable despite resistance from some sectors, Martin says

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that the Government focus is on renewable energy, which he believes "will redress that within the decade and beyond a decade". Picture: GIS Press Office

The size of carbon emissions show the "enormous challenge" Ireland faces, the Taoiseach says.

A report issued today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows that Irish emissions have jumped almost 5% in the last year.