Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)

The derogation will involve a complex nutrient management system for those farmers who will have to put it in place. Would it not have been easier to seek a derogation had we started to implement the nitrates action plan already? What are the implications of the 1 January implementation date if we do not have a derogation in place from 1 January 2006?

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