Taoiseach accused of 'dodging' carbon emission questions

Government faces stinging criticism from Opposition on Ireland’s ability to reach its 51% target by 2030

Mary Lou McDonald: Wants the Government to reduce Vat on energy to assist struggling families. Picture: Sinn Fein/PA

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been accused of “dodging” questions about whether the national herd is to be reduced amid sharp clashes in the Dáil.

During Leaders’ Questions, Mr Martin faced stinging criticism from Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald and Social Democrats co-leader Róisín Shortall on Ireland’s ability to reach its 51% target to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.