A statutory maximum working temperature is among extreme-weather proposals being put forward by an Irish union.

The boss of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland says the benefits of repair and recycling are not accounted for in the targets.

Micheál Martin spoke out after a report warned of the cost of failing to reach green targets.

The potential cost of missing Ireland’s emissions targets could reach a staggering €27 billion, according to a new report.