Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The 2019 measures are positive in that regard. The argument has been made that if no farmers were in derogation, it could be better. The argument being made in this instance is that because farmers are in derogation, they are properly trained and more efficient, and do better for the environment in how they spread their slurry. The training aspect is significant and has been lost in this conversation. I welcome what has happened since 2019 and acknowledge how positive it has been. When will we see the benefits of these measures in the projections? Will they have an impact going forward, in the next two or three years? With the 2019 changes, will there be a real impact on our water quality?