The potential cost of missing Ireland’s emissions targets could reach a staggering €27 billion, according to a new report.

The Climate Change Advisory Council has warned that renewable electricity generation in Ireland is ‘significantly below required increase’.

Earlier this week the government announced a massive funding package for projects in Northern Ireland.

Minister for the Enivornment Eamon Ryan said the deal was a “signal to us at home” to do what must be done in order to meet targets