Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Dail Éireann — 2023-12-05
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Leo Varadkar (FG), Dublin West

It is in the interests of urban and rural people, and farmers and non-farmers to have pristine and clean rivers and clean water in our country. Ultimately, that is what the nitrates directive and derogation is about. It is not about CO2 emissions or climate; it is about water quality. I am disappointed that we were not able to hold onto the 250 kg limit. We did our best to do so.

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Sitting date: 2023-12-05