Taoiseach denies Government not committed to tackling climate change

Environmental Protection Agency research has found that even if every measure in the Government's Climate Action Plan is implemented in full, emissions in Ireland would only be reduced by 28% by 2030, well short of the target of 51%

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said in order to get emissions reduced, behavioural change would be brought about through a range of taxation instruments and incentives. File picture

The Taoiseach has rejected suggestions the Government is not committed to tackling climate change despite damning evidence of rising emissions.

New research from the Environmental Protection Agency has found that even if every measure in the Government's Climate Action Plan is implemented in full, emissions in Ireland would only be reduced by 28%. The legally binding target is 51% by 2030.