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'Actually shocking': Three-year extension to controversial nitrates derogation secured

'Actually shocking': Three-year extension to controversial nitrates derogation secured

An Taisce said the decision is 'shocking', and, in response, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon invited them to go out to a derogation farm with him.

Farming: Minister Heydon outlines progress on Ireland’s nitrates derogation request

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Farming: Minister Heydon outlines progress on Ireland’s nitrates derogation request

'This has been an intense negotiation, in particular given the additional requirements of the Habitats directive to be addressed'

Nitrates derogation for Irish farmers is top priority for government, Agriculture Minister says

Nitrates derogation for Irish farmers is top priority for government, Agriculture Minister says

Martin Heydon said that he and the government were in “detailed negotiations” with the European Commission around requirements to comply with the habitats directive.

MEP candidate calls out Government's 'disastrous' handling of accommodation crisis

MEP candidate calls out Government's 'disastrous' handling of accommodation crisis

Parties ‘speaking out of both sides of their mouths on nitrates derogation’

Parties ‘speaking out of both sides of their mouths on nitrates derogation’

An Taisce wants Nitrates Action Programme quashed

An Taisce wants Nitrates Action Programme quashed

Varadkar warns of battle to maintain nitrate limit exemption for farmers

Varadkar warns of battle to maintain nitrate limit exemption for farmers

EU Commissioner says focus should be on farmers worst affected by nitrates limit

EU Commissioner says focus should be on farmers worst affected by nitrates limit

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Mairead McGuinness said that the Environment Commissioner’s visit to Ireland in relation to the issue ‘will happen’.