Midlands MEP Appeals To Maintain Nitrates Derogation

Maria Walsh wants a stable, long-term framework for the Irish agricultural sector.

A Midlands MEP is appealing to the European Commission to maintain Ireland’s nitrates derogation and put in place a stable, long-term framework for the agricultural industry.

It comes shortly before the anticipated vote on extending the nitrates derogation at the Nitrates Committee meeting next month and only weeks before the current derogation is set to expire.

Maria Walsh is warning EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall that ending the derogation may cost the Irish economy an estimated €45 billion over the period 2026-2035.

She says farmers issues are not being addressed:

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