Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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I know the time is up, but I wish to respond to the Deputy. There will be no shortage of ambition from my side in getting the best possible nitrates derogation for our country, including to retain one for next year and to ensure it serves our purposes well. This is absolutely critical not just for the 7,000 derogation farmers who currently avail of it, but for all of our rural economy: the farmers, tillage farmers and others beside them who will be impacted by land availability. It is my top priority. I can guarantee the Deputy that I have maximum ambition in that area and in that fight.