Friends of the Irish Environment (FIE) has launched a legal challenge against the Irish government and Ireland's Attorney General over their failure to take the action needed to avert dangerous climate change.

The Green Party today welcomed the announcement and said the government continues to "talk the talk" on climate change but refuses to "walk the walk".

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Party Leader Eamon Ryan TD said: "There is a legal and moral obligation on the Government to address climate change. They must be held accountable. We welcome the news today that FIE have obtained permission from the High Court to proceed with its lawsuit, and we fully support their case."

(CD/LM)