Brussels intends to continue Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation beyond 2025.
The European Commission will propose a continuation of Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation beyond 2025.
The proposal sets out a three year extension subject to certain conditions.
Those conditions include the need for Ireland to conduct environmental assessments at catchment level to demonstrate compliance with the EU’s Habitats Directive.
IFA President, Ballinakill’s Francie Gorman says there’s still work to do: