Projections by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show an overall reduction of 25 per cent in emissions is possible, but that is only about half of the 51 per cent drop required by law.

The Taoiseach ‘warmly’ welcomed a watchdog’s report that showed Ireland’s emissions had decreased by 6.8 per cent in 2023.

Greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 6.8 per cent in 2023