Government formation: Emissions cut ‘a first step’ for talks, Eamon Ryan says

A commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 7% a year is a “basic first step” if any deal is to be agreed on forming a government, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has confirmed.

His insistence will force both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to address the demand in their response this week to 17 Green Party wishes for a programme for government.