News - nitrates derogation
Local Senator calls for debate on water quality
Senator Daly said farmers are repeatedly blamed for poor water quality despite being willing to meet the new conditions attached to the derogation.
Dec 11, 2025 13:03
Ireland's Nitrates Derogation secured until 2029, says Minister
Local MEP Ciaran Mullooly, however, says continued uncertainty is unfair on farmers.
Dec 9, 2025 13:28
Local MEP confident of nitrates derogation extension
The derogation gives farmers permission to exceed standard limits of livestock manure nitrogen per hectare.
Nov 7, 2025 16:23
No nitrates derogation announcement imminent, says Minister
The derogation gives farmers permission to exceed standard limits of livestock manure nitrogen per hectare.
Nov 6, 2025 13:04
Regional IFA Executive urges government to scrap nitrates derogation limits
Members of the organisation are protesting outside the Horse and Jockey hotel in Tipperary as they demand action from Fianna Fail politicians.
Sep 12, 2023 13:21
IFA demand action on nitrates derogation limit
Members of the IFA remain at the Horse and Jockey hotel in Tipperary as they demand action from Fianna Fail politicians who are meeting there.
Sep 12, 2023 07:51Shannonside Newsletter
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