Farm groups are concerned about plans to re-wet areas previously drained for agricultural use. However, conservation groups say the new EU legislation could transform the country’s ecosystems
They're concerned about plans to re-wet areas previously drained for agricultural use. But conservation groups say the legislation could transform the country’s ecosystems and must be supported.
The Government says it supports the objectives and rationale of the proposed legislation. But the Taoiseach told the Dáil this week that some aspects in the proposals go too far. Deputy Fitzmaurice has called on the Government to"man up" to the EU and join with other countries that have concerns over the manner in which the restoration works would be carried out.
The organisation’s Galway Chair, Stephen Canavan, said there has to be meaningful consultation with farmers in advance of any agreement. Fintan Kelly, of the Irish Environmental network, has examined the proposals in detail and says that an absence of clarity from Government is leading to further confusion. He says he can understand the frustration of farmers at present.
"Rather than being overly ambitious or onerous, we see this as an opportunity for the Government to work with the Commission to identify the funds to help us to achieve what we’ve already said we’ll do to restore nature and tackle climate change."
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