Government sends updated emissions and renewable energy plans to EU in bid to meet 2030 targets

The European Commission said there was a 31.8% gap between what Ireland must cut in greenhouse gas emissions in relevant sectors by 2030 under EU targets and what it would actually achieve. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

The Government has submitted an updated National Energy and Climate Plan to Europe after a previous scathing assessment said Ireland was well short of its targets.

The new plan includes a range of measures on reducing emissions, moving to renewable energy and energy efficiency it said could help reach these “ambitious” goals.