The challenges of meeting climate changes targets have been discussed by senior political leaders at the latest meeting of the British-Irish Council summit.
Among those taking part were Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris. When asked if the Council still had a meaning role to play, the Taoiseach said the two-day meeting had allowed the council to consider one of the “biggest modern challenges of our time”. Speaking at a press conference at the end of the event, Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said the nations were facing common challenges "more then ever", which ranged from pressures on public services to green energy approaches.Manx Chief Minister Alfred Cannan said the Isle of Man was "just about on track" with its, but the timeline for meeting green goals was becoming "increasingly tight".