Protecting the environment is important for 96% of Irish people, according to latest Eurobarometer results for Ireland.
Questioned on Air Pollution, 34% of Irish people said the following would be the most effective way of tackling problems of air quality:
- Applying stricter pollution controls on industrial and energy-production activities.
- Providing more information to the public on the health and environmental consequences of air pollution.
- Providing higher financial incentives (e.g. tax breaks, subsidies) for low emission products.