Ireland's proposed measures insufficient to meet 2030 emissions targets, EPA report finds (morningstar.com)

• EPA projects max 23% emissions cut by 2030 under WAM scenario, far short of 51% target.
• Offshore wind projections cut to zero; interconnector delays noted.
• Transport, industry, and buildings sectors most off-track for sectoral ceilings.
• Agriculture could reduce up to 19%.
• EU flexibilities may add 4-10 percentage points but uncertain.

"A new EPA report shows Ireland will miss its 2030 emissions target of a 51% reduction from 2018 levels, with even full implementation of planned measures achieving only up to 25% cuts. Existing measures yield 13% reduction, additional measures 23%, but flexibilities from EU could add 10 or 4 percentage points. Offshore wind projections cut to zero, and sectors like transport, industry, and buildings are far off sectoral ceilings. Agriculture could reduce by 19%."