Agriculture Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2023

Tuesday, 3 October 2023

Questions (497)

Claire Kerrane

Question:

497. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason that ammonia is exported to Britain in liquid form; if he will provide details on the reason that it is permitted for use in Ireland only in granular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42653/23]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Decisions in relation to the export of ammonia to Great Britain are commercial decisions.

Fertiliser containing ammonia in both liquid and granular form can be marketed in Ireland, once labelling and nutrient content requirements are met and it complies with either National or EU fertiliser legislation.