The latest annual review predicts we will miss the targets set in the first and second carbon budgets.
The Climate Change Advisory Council says Ireland won't reach its climate goals unless drastic action is taken.
Its latest annual review predicts we will miss the targets set in the first and second carbon budgets.
It recommends increasing investment and education in areas such as retrofitting and renewable energy.
Environment Minister Eamon Ryan says he agrees the State needs to do more to reduce emissions:

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