The latest reports from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show that Ireland is only projected to make a 23% cut in emissions by 2030, which is far off the intended 51% reduction. Ireland has similar aims to fulfill under EU obligations, and if we do not, we could face fines of up to 26 billion euro. Delays with Electric Vehicle charging units, the expansion of public transport, and the development of off-shore wind farms are just some indicators that we are not delivering on the objectives of our Climate Action Plan. Director of DCU's Institute for Climate and Society, Professor Diarmuid Torney, spoke to Damien on 'Deise Today' this morning (Thursday) about the potential political ramifications that Ireland faces if we fall short of our obligations. Click the image above to listen to their conversation. ....