Fine Gael TDs voice concern over Green environmental demands

Fine Gael TDs and Senators have expressed doubt as to whether it is credible to commit to reducing carbon emissions by 7% when dealing with a €30 billion deficit this year.

Fri, 08 May, 2020 - 21:30

Daniel McConnell

Fine Gael TDs and Senators have expressed doubt as to whether it is credible to commit to reducing carbon emissions by 7% when dealing with a €30 billion deficit this year.

Speaking during a video conference call on Thursday with party chairman, Martin Heydon, several TDs and Senators raised concerns about what a deal with the Green Party would mean for rural Ireland.