Calls for Irish Government to support global Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

Independent TD Thomas Pringle has tabled a motion for today calling for the support of the proposed global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty, which has so far been backed by 12 nations, the World Health Organisation, and European Parliament. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

A Dáil motion calling for TDs to support a global treaty on ending fossil fuel expansion should be supported if Ireland is serious about its climate commitments, environmental groups have said.

Independent TD Thomas Pringle has tabled a motion for today calling for the support of the proposed global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty, which has so far been backed by 12 nations, the World Health Organisation, and European Parliament.