Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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I have dealt with SACs and NHAs. We were told on numerous occasions that when adjustments had to made, clearance had to be obtained from the European Union.

One is subject to the same notifiable actions on an NHA as on an SAC or an SPA. Why is there a differentiation, notwithstanding the fact that the people concerned being left with harsh conditions under which they are supposed to work? If one went to the European Union to ask about the NHAs, it would be said it had to give its blessing for any adjustment. I would look for a lot of blessings, but that is what officials here say. Let us nail this one down. People involved in NHAs are deserving.