Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 10 July 2024
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed)
5:30 pm
Dr. Eimear Cotter:
We have said that it is a huge challenge. A total of 54% of our waters are in satisfactory condition so they have good or high ecological status. We have said that it is a huge challenge to get from 54% to 100% and have identified where the gaps are. Does Dr. Deakin wish to speak to that?