Irish consumers to bear pollution cost

GOVERNMENT policy of carbon emission charges is great news for the big-time polluters, according to Friends of the Earth (FOE), but not such good news for the PAYE citizens that will pay the price.

Irish consumers to bear pollution cost
Mon, 06 Nov, 2006 - 00:00
Damien Enright

It will cost the public at least €2 million a week in EU permits according to the environmental group.

Small is beautiful, and Ireland is small. However, we are big polluters.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Oxford Street pedestrianisation Michael Moynihan: Even this column won't stoop to 'Corkmaxxing' — it's beneath us
Sarah Harte: Leaving a place means losing an entire version of your life Sarah Harte: Leaving a place means losing an entire version of your life
Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump S Fergus Finlay: In the mad world Trump is creating, Putin is the only winner
CourtsOutdoorsPlace: IrelandPlace: UKPlace: United StatesPlace: ChinaPlace: IndiaPerson: Oisin CoghlanPerson: CoghlanPerson: SirPerson: Nicholas SternPerson: Environment SecretaryPerson: David MilibandPerson: TDsPerson: Minister of the MarinePerson: Noel DempseyOrganisation: Friends of the EarthOrganisation: FoEOrganisation: EUOrganisation: EU CommissionOrganisation: Environmental Protection AgencyOrganisation: KyotoOrganisation: FriendsOrganisation: the EarthOrganisation: Fianna FáilOrganisation: Irish Farmers AssociationOrganisation: Fine Gael
<p>Pamela O’Leary is having ‘incredible conversations with young people in schools'. She finds herself dealing with 'very thoughtful, articulate, positive kids’. File picture</p>

Jennifer Hogan: This won't go viral, but the kids are alright

READ NOW

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited