Climate policies

Ireland joins EU network for emissions monitoring across Europe

Ireland has joined the EU Integrated Carbon Observation System – European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ICOS-ERIC) which standardises emissions monitoring across Europe. Minister for the Environment, Climate, and Communications, Eamon Ryan has welcomed the Government’s decision to join ICOS-ERIC. This will enable the State to consolidate and develop high-quality scientific climate measurements, so that we can … Read more

Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions increase by 6% in 2021: EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its Greenhouse Gas emissions projections for the period 2021-2040. The data shows that planned Climate policies and measures if fully implemented could deliver up to 28% (4 % per annum) emissions reduction up to 2030. As such Ireland could comply with its 2030 EU emissions reduction target only … Read more