The last scheduled Cabinet meeting of the summer has finished without an agreement on carbon emission ceilings.
Talks are expected to continue today in an effort to reach a deal on how much the agriculture sector will have to do.
The range for agriculture cuts currently stands at 22% to 30%, with a landing zone being between 24% and 26%.
Political pressure is mounting during the discussions, with the Green Party wanting as big of a reduction as possible.
Minister Eamon Ryan says action is needed and he hopes a deal can be agreed today.
However, other Government members are convinced it will take all week to come to a decision.
Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen is one of a number who think the talks should be paused
The fear in some Government circles there is kicking the item out to September would lead to more than a month of more divisive debate, with all the core problems still waiting for them on the other side.
