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Ireland's EU Climate Workshop Criticized; 79% Demand Action

7/7/2026

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Ireland, holding the EU presidency, is hosting a climate workshop in Dublin.
Friends of the Earth’s Jerry Mac Evilly says Ireland’s climate action creates a credibility gap for EU talks.
Presidency will set 2040 emission-cut targets, review EU Emissions Trading System, and say Ireland lacks a 2026 Climate Action Plan and missed its 2030 target.
A poll cited by Irish Environmental Network’s Karen Ciesielski shows 79 percent want stronger environmental protections.

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Ireland, holding the EU presidency, is hosting a climate workshop in Dublin.
Friends of the Earth’s Jerry Mac Evilly says Ireland’s climate action creates a credibility gap for EU talks.
Presidency will set 2040 emission-cut targets, review EU Emissions Trading System, and say Ireland lacks a 2026 Climate Action Plan and missed its 2030 target.
A poll cited by Irish Environmental Network’s Karen Ciesielski shows 79 percent want stronger environmental protections.