EPA provisional data shows 2% drop in Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions in 2024 (epa.ie)

• Total emissions fell 2.0% in 2024 to 53.75 Mt CO2eq, second year under 1990 baseline.
• Energy industries emissions at 35-year low, agriculture down 1.7%, transport down 1.2%.
• Residential emissions up 4.9% due to 6.3% more heating degree days.
• Ireland not on track for EU Effort Sharing target or national 51% reduction by 2030.
• First carbon budget 82.5% used; 10.3% reduction needed in 2025 to stay within limit.

"Ireland's provisional greenhouse gas emissions for 2024 decreased by 2% to 53.75 Mt CO2eq, driven by reductions in energy industries, agriculture, and transport, but residential emissions rose. Ireland is not on track to meet EU Effort Sharing targets or national carbon budgets, requiring significant cuts in 2025."