The IFA has called for the immediate withdrawal of an educational “Green schools” guide published by An Taisce which includes a recommendation that children reduce their meat and dairy consumption. IFA president Joe Healy described the document as “propaganda”, saying An Taisce had “crossed the line” in offering dietary advice. John Gibbons, climate change spokesman for An Taisce, said the “moderate advice” contained in the teacher resource document did not include dietary recommendations but focused on educational material around climate change in line with best practice internationally. “What I find fascinating is the IFA is effectively the Irish beef and dairy protection association. He added that the resource pack would allow young people to have an “informed debate” around climate change.

Source: The Irish Times April 05, 2019 18:56 UTC