Ireland's tourism industry is responsible for 11.62 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2eq) a year according to a new study released on International Tourism Day.
That’s just over a fifth of the national greenhouse gas emissions, which the Environment Protection Agency said were 59.8 MtCO2eq the year researchers focused on.
Tourism is a vital part of the Irish economy, particularly in rural areas. It generates billions and supports around 260,000 jobs.
