A Clare MEP claims it's "impossible" for Ireland to meet the EU's newly-agreed carbon emission reduction target.

Environment ministers across the bloc have agreed to commit to slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 90% of 1990 levels by 2040.

As part of the agreement, EU states will be able to buy carbon "credits" to allow them to finance climate works in the Global South or elsewhere which would be counted towards their own reduction.

Scariff-based Independent MEP Michael McNamara fears the Irish government adopt a "small man to carry the can" approach by targeting the agriculture sector.

Clare MEP Says EU Climate Targets "Impossible" For Ireland To Meet

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