Farmers criticise Environment Minister for refusing to accept amendments to climate bill

Eamon Ryan claimed none of the amendments would strengthen the bill, which commits to a carbon-neutral economy by 2050

IFA President Tim Cullinan said the IFA will continue to fight to ensure every farmer could continue to earn a living and not have their livestock numbers cut or restricted. File picture: Denis Boyle

Farmers have hit out at Environment Minister Eamon Ryan for refusing to accept any amendments to the Government's landmark Climate Action Bill.

The bill, which commits to a climate-neutral economy by 2050, passed after heated scenes in the Dáil over some of the measures.