IFA attacks renewable energy study

THE Irish Farmers Association has criticised the All-Island Grid Study published last week by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

It claimed the study failed to recognise the extent to which farmers can play a pivotal role in carbon emission reduction while providing a secure energy supply through renewable electricity, heat and transport fuel initiatives.

IFA Environment Committee chairman Tom Dunne said as far back as the year 2000, the European climate change programme clearly identified that the agricultural sector could contribute significantly to fulfilling Kyoto reduction objectives.