A local MEP says he believes the EU will extend Ireland's nitrates derogation by two years.
It's due to expire at the end of this year, but the Irish government is pushing to have it extended.
Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon said yesterday he wants a much longer timeframe for the derogation this time.
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MEP Ciaran Mullooly says he believes an extension will be granted, in a major boost to farmers:
