Airline emissions grew by just under 2 per cent and emissions from dairy processors by 3.6 per cent. The increases are in contrast with the rest of the country’s largest carbon polluters which collectively reduced their emissions. Data from 117 factories, power plants and other high-emitters in Ireland show an overall reduction of 5.5 per cent in emissions in 2025. But airline emissions grew by just under 2 per cent and emissions from dairy processors by 3.6 per cent. “More work needs to be done to decouple growth in this sector from carbon emissions,” said Maria Martin, EPA senior manager.

Source: The Irish Times April 10, 2026 17:03 UTC