Real threat of GHG emission fines of €450 million
“From 2020 onwards, we’re heading into some pretty major fines for not meeting our obligations” according to Leo Varadkar
The Environmental Protection Agency has stressed the need for action as Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions are on the rise. According to the agency, Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions increased by 3.5% (2.06 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent) in 2016 – with significant increases observed across all the main sectors including the dairy and energy industries, as well as the transport sector.