Majority of Irish people worried about climate change

85 per cent of Irish people are worried about climate change, according to a major new study.

Research commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency shows 96 percent believe the crisis is happening and is caused by humans.

More than 90 percent say it's important to them personally and 79 percent believe it should be a "high" priority for the government.

Sharon Finnegan of the EPA, says Irish people are more concerned about climate change than ever before.