Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of urgent national importance, namely, in light of the fact that Teagasc yesterday stated that vital elements of its advice to Government on the nitrates action plan was excluded from the final regulation and that the new regulation which is due to come into force on Wednesday next without guidelines being issued to farmers will leave them liable to a jail sentence of up to six months, there is now an immediate need for the Government to withdraw the current legislation and to provide for an implementable and workable framework.

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