Aisling Dolan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The challenge where we come from is having a viable farming sector while also having to deal with the landscape we have. The overall aim of nature restoration is food security. It is about healthy ecosystems. The overall goal is trying to ensure we have clean water. This has been introduced along with the habitats directive and the birds direct. The EU is also looking at how to maintain or encourage clean water in our rivers. Mr. Curley has reviewed impact assessments. Is there one that is particularly relevant for Ireland? There are a number of impact assessments. Are they country based? How does Mr. Curley see countries working to have viable farming sectors, particularly with small farming families? Communities are already at the pin of their collar trying to manage this.