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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 5 Nov 2002

Vol. 556 No. 3

Written Answers. - EU Directives.

Paddy McHugh

Ceist:

697 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will allow a derogation from the nitrate directive to allow up to 250 units of nitrogen as recommended by Teagasc; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20385/02]

I refer to the reply to Question No. 1491 of 9 October 2002. As indicated in that reply, I am currently developing proposals for an action programme including regulations to strengthen the application of good agricultural practice in all areas and to give further effect to the Nitrates Directive and other directives in relation to waste and water quality. The limit to apply to organic manure spreading, and any derogation from the limit, will be finalised in that context.

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