Nitrates Usage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2021

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

Questions (1260)

Michael McNamara

Question:

1260. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of slurry farmyard manure that is produced in excess of the derogation threshold by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16637/21]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The attached table details the information requested, the amount of livestock manure produced in excess of the derogation threshold which is 250 kgs of Nitrogen per hectare, the table is detailed by county as requested.

table