Environment
The EPA has today (Tuesday, May 28) published its greenhouse gas emissions projections for the period 2023-2050.
Agri Politics
Cork-east TD Seán Sherlock has called for a Citizens' Assembly on the future of the agriculture sector and food production in Ireland.
The agreed 25% emissions reduction target is a "shocking failure" by the government which ignores climate science, the Social Democrats said.
Agri-Business
People Before Profit (PBP) has slammed calls from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael politicians for a reduced emissions target for agriculture.
The IFA has claimed proposed initiatives by Minister Eamon Ryan will stand to benefit other sectors more than agriculture.
Fianna Fáil TD, Barry Cowen, said Minister Ryan should be "hell bent on improving the meagre targets associated with offshore wind energy"
Dairy News
Minister McConalogue has said he foresees a "very strong future" for the Irish dairy sector despite the need to reduce emissions.
A significant drop in the national cattle herd would be needed to achieve a 30% reduction in agricultural emissions, a TD has claimed.
Minister McConalogue took questions in the Dáil this morning where he had an exchange on agricultural emissions Paul Murphy.
"If we do not turn the tide on the climate crisis[...] there will not be any agriculture, Tanaiste said amid emissions reduction debate
