It includes a ban on petrol and diesel cars.
The new EU plan to address climate change, which includes a tax on jet fuel, and banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars will be challenging for Ireland, according to an MEP.
The initiative to cut carbon emissions could see an increase in household energy prices.
Midlands North-West Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey says the time has arrived to engage with carbon-producing industries otherwise, consumers will have to foot the bill: