Taoiseach: We should 'seriously examine' nuclear power

Speaking in Armenia, Micheál Martin said that Ireland relies too much on imported energy

Cooling tower and the two reactors of the nuclear power plant of Civaux, central France. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has suggested that Ireland should “examine seriously” introducing nuclear energy. Picture: Getty Images)

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has suggested that Ireland should “examine seriously” the prospect of introducing nuclear energy.

He made the comments at a meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) in Armenia, where European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Europe needs to become less reliant on fossil fuels.