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Page one photo: João Ferreira has ‘a long journey’ ahead after losing part of leg in incident with Garda car. Photograph: Evan Treacy
Page one photo: João Ferreira has ‘a long journey’ ahead after losing part of leg in incident with Garda car. Photograph: Evan Treacy
Climate plan: Ireland’s emissions peak despite growing economy and rising population

Ireland’s carbon emissions, after years of sustained rises across most areas of the economy, have peaked, according to Minister for Climate Eamon Ryan.

Speaking on Wednesday after the Cabinet approved the 2024 climate plan, Mr Ryan said estimates indicated a 4 to 5 per cent reduction in emissions during 2023 despite a growing economy and rising population – double what was achieved last year.

“We are seeing Irish people and the Irish economy starting to go green . . . in a world which is burning, where climate change has never been more clear,” Mr Ryan said.

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