Omens are not good for climate change deal: Gormley

ENVIRONMENT Minister John Gormley is keeping his fingers crossed for a new deal at the climate change talks in Copenhagen but admitted the “omens aren’t good”.

Speaking at the Irish embassy in the Danish capital, the Green Party leader said the breakdown in talks is typical of high-profile negotiations.

“I know the omens aren’t particularly good at the moment but people should remember that it is negotiation,” and he quipped, “you have to have at least one walk out.” Gormley said the potential of a new climate change bill would likely have an impact on Ireland’s role within the EU.