Renewable Energy Targets ’ Get Out of Jail Free Card’ for Government - Boylan

The government is being called on to clarify its stance on new renewable energy targets backed today by the European Parliament.

MEPs voted for a binding 32 per cent target for renewables by 2030.

However, a Dublin MEP has criticised the move, as it applies across the European Union and not to individual member states.

Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan says it is a ‘ get out of jail ‘ card for Ireland in terms of meeting climate change targets:

Out words: member state

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