Agriculture Minister fully committed to 51% emissions reduction by 2030

Tensions are high over the proposed reductions within agriculture, though government sources are hopeful a deal could be struck in the coming days

Cattle in a field beside the National Space Centre at Elfordstown, Midleton Co Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says he is fully committed to achieving a 51% reduction in emissions by 2030, but said work is still ongoing to agree the first reduction this week.

Tensions are high within Government over the level of proposed emissions reductions in agriculture with farmers saying they cannot go beyond the minimum amount of 22%, while Green Party leader Eamon Ryan is looking for 30%.