EPA reports 6.8% decrease in Irish greenhouse gas emissions in 2023; 2030 targets off track (epa.ie)

• Irish GHG emissions fell 6.8% in 2023, first time below 1990 level in 30 years.
• Agriculture emissions decreased 4.9%; energy industry fell 21.4%; residential down 7.1%; transport up 0.3%.
• Projections show at best 29% reduction by 2030, missing 51% target.
• Full and early implementation of Climate Action Plan 2024 required, including carbon tax of €100/tonne by 2030.

"Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions fell 6.8% in 2023, the first time below 1990 levels in three decades, according to the EPA's final 1990-2023 inventory. Major decreases occurred in energy industries (-21.4%) and residential (-7.1%), while transport rose 0.3%. Agriculture fell 4.9%. However, projections show Ireland is not on track to meet the 51% reduction target by 2030, with only a 9-29% reduction projected under existing or additional measures."