Greenhouse gas emissions down 2.2%, but Ireland is 'nowhere near where we should be'

While the country is on the right track, transport emissions are on the rise compared with other sectors such as agriculture — which is on the decline. Picture: Larry Cummins

Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions were down by 2.2% in the first quarter of this year, a report has revealed.

However, while the country is on the right track, transport emissions are on the rise compared with other sectors such as agriculture — which is on the decline.