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

Photo of Michael CollinsMichael Collins (Cork South West, Independent)
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I thank our guests for being with us today. If there is an infringement on a farm near me and the EPA is made aware of it, what are the laws? Where does the EPA come into play? Does the EPA apply the fine? Does it communicate with the farmer? What happens?