Dr. Eimear Cotter:

Given that the report and the nitrates directive are focused on the impact of agriculture on waters in Ireland, we focused here on adding to what was provided in the first map - the red map, as it is known - and on giving more nuance and more information about what is required in the agriculture sector. This shows that the targeting of measures is important. We see the issue with nitrates in the south and the south east of the country, as indicated in orange - I hope members have the map printed in colour - with the phosphorous sediment issues arising elsewhere. Then the white areas show where we need to protect water quality. We have focused on agriculture because that is the purpose of the assessment, which is to report under the nitrates directive and the interim review supporting the derogation.