Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Only approximately one sixth of farmers in Roscommon and east Galway will be in a position to apply under GLAS. Many parts of Roscommon and east Galway, particularly the northern part of the area, have heavy, water-logged soil. The southern part of the area is a limestone karst region. However, they are not considered to be water vulnerable areas. We have hit the headlines regarding the cryptosporidium in our water and many communities throughout Roscommon and east Galway have boil water notices in place. We have issues regarding trihalomethane, an organic contaminant, in our water. Why are we examining only water courses and not also aquifers and heavy soils?

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