Environment minister labelled 'delusional' over potential reduction of national herd

Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae also accused Leo Varadkar of speaking "gobbledygook"

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan was accused of being "in denial" over plans for a cull of cattle ahead of the unveiling of the Climate Action Plan on Thursday.

The Environment Minister has been called "delusional" and the Government accused of being inconsistent on whether the national herd will be reduced to hit climate goals.

Cork South West TD Michael Collins made the charge against Eamon Ryan in the Dáil on Tuesday ahead of the publication of the Climate Action Plan on Thursday.