The words come from a Westmeath councillor as leaders meet at COP 27 in Egypt today.
The Taoiseach will attend the World Leaders Summit at Cop 27 in Egypt today.
Mícheál Martin will discuss food security and the sustainability of vulnerable communities at a number of events.
On Tuesday he'll deliver Ireland's National Statement, setting out Ireland's climate ambition.
Labour rep and Westmeath Councillor Denis Leonard says the troubles of other nations will become ours if substantive measures aren't taken:
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