Minister: Ireland cut agri emissions in 2023

“That is a reflection of the work that farmers are undertaking at farm level."

Concessions made to farmers because of protests won’t affect the environment, the agriculture minister says.

Fears that concessions made in Brussels to protesting farmers will cause environmental damage in Ireland have been rejected by Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue.

His department, like all ministries across Europe, must apply these standards at an appropriate level to protect natural resources, including soil health, air and water quality, habitats, and biodiversity.