A young Irish farmer has taken aim at Climate Minister Eamon Ryan's strict carbon emission targets which will require a reduction in the national herd - after the Minister said he hopes to see the legally binding targets for cuts in emissions.
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Due to the Brexit deal agreed between the UK and EU, the Irish government will create a taskforce to deal with its reduced quota share. Such is Ireland s reliance on the UK s waters, it is estimated fishermen will lose £37million per year by 2026. Not only will the industry lose a large portion of trade but it is also expected to slash fleet numbers to cope with the loss in quotas.