Government parties still divided on agriculture emissions cuts

Green Party says cuts should be close to 30% while Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael want to see the target set nearer to 22%

It had been hoped that specific greenhouse reduction targets for all sectors could be signed off by Wednesday morning.

The Government remains split on the level of carbon cuts farmers will have to make as part of an overall plan to halve emissions by 2030.

The three coalition leaders held lengthy talks late into the night. However, agreement has yet to be reached on the agriculture targets. Green Party leader Eamon Ryan is adamant the cuts should be close to 30% while those in Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael want to see the target set nearer to 22%.