Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

This is based on ongoing research between Teagasc and UCD. We are also considering reliable nutrient management and animal manures. We are considering emissions from land spreading of cattle slurry, cattle wintering facilities and greenhouse gas emissions from beef production systems. All these matters are very important, into which ongoing research is being carried out. The Deputy is right in saying that in some incidences new technologies will represent the answer.

The derogation focuses on the spreading of livestock manure and slurry and seeks to change the level from 170 kg to 250 kg.

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