Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)

Will the Minister allow scientific evidence to support this? Today, at the Joint Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Dr. Seamus Cross of Teagasc said it was necessary to review the nitrates tables. Let him be given the opportunity to do that and ensure we go back to the Green Book which is seen as the good standard for farming practice in this country and which has been recognised in the European Union as the way forward for the proper protection of our environment and good farming practice. The Minister is out of touch, as is the Government. It is nine years in office and is jaded.

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