Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

In addition to having our lively discussion on the sheep farming sector, I spoke to the IFA in Clare about the nitrates derogation. I heard many colleagues from many countries raise this issue in both Houses in recent weeks. I would be very grateful if the Minister could inform me about the measures, financial or otherwise, that he will take to assist Clare farmers in meeting potential new targets with respect to the new nitrates action programme. Could he inform me whether water quality reports for 2022 will be considered as part of the programme review?

Other Deputies have raised in the House today the publication of the forestry programme and the engagement just before Christmas. They talked about the impacts on the sector, job security, confidence and future development. Is there a timeline for publication?

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