Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The cohort of 15% is one issue. However, the entire nitrates directive involves many farmers, including the changes to what is allowed with the exportation in slurry. There is potential for the Department to hit the road, go to the communities and talk about the entire entity that will affect more than 16,500 farmers. We will park it today, but the Department might consider opening the door and having this conversation if possible.