Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 March 2006
238 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which the nitrates directive will be enforced; the bodies that will be charged with enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9944/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2005 provide that local authorities and shall carry out such inspections of farm holdings as are necessary for the purposes of the regulations. The regulations also provide that local authorities should aim to co-ordinate their inspection activities with inspections carried out by other public authorities and further provide for an inspection protocol which is to be drawn up between my Department and the Department of Agriculture and Food. Farm inspections will be carried out by the Department of Agriculture and Food in the context of cross-compliance under the single payment scheme.
It should also be noted that local authorities act under the general supervision of the EPA in relation to the performance of their environmental protection functions.
239 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made in relation to nitrates directive and derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9945/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer to the replies to Questions Nos. 51, 76 and 93 of 8 March 2006.
