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A new report by marine protection coalition Fair Seas and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group indicates the Government is likely to miss out on its target to protect 30% of Irish waters by 2030
Micheál Martin described the devastating flooding at Lough Funshinagh, Co Roscommon as "a travesty", as he met with families driven from their homes as waters have risen around them in recent years.
The minister was said to have "a very hectic schedule" and a meeting could not be organised.
The verdict of the European Court of Human Rights states that Switzerland does not adequately protect its citizens from the effects of climate change, which constitutes a violation of their human rights.
The Seanad has heard a call for the Oireachtas to write to a judge at the centre of flooding in Co Roscommon in a bid to drain the floodwater.