Ryan wanted 'unattainable' cuts to agriculture emissions, says McConalogue

Agriculture Minister had 'battles and arguments' with Eamon Ryan over the setting of carbon emission targets for the agriculture sector

Stand-off between Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue and Environment Minister Eamon Ryan over agriculture emissions target was 'fractious' and 'tense'.

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has said Green Party leader Eamon Ryan wanted “unattainable” reductions in agriculture, which led to “battles and arguments” between the pair in recent months.

Revealing the scale of his “battles and arguments” with Mr Ryan over the setting of carbon emission targets in the Climate Action Plan, Mr McConalogue said he did not want farmers to be unfairly lumbered with an unachievable target.