An Taisce

Court of Justice opinion points to tighter derogation regime

The challenge for the farm sector is to retain a nitrates derogation that is not prohibitive in terns of red tape and cost, writes barrister Ciaran Dolan.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Court of Justice opinion points to tighter derogation regime

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Opinion sparks concern among farm bodies

Opinion sparks concern among farm bodies

NEWS 1 April 2026

Preliminary ruling on Ireland's nitrates plan issued by European Court

Preliminary ruling on Ireland's nitrates plan issued by European Court

NEWS 26 March 2026

An Taisce to seek judicial review of nitrates action programme

An Taisce to seek judicial review of nitrates action programme

An Taisce to seek judicial review of nitrates action programme

NEWS 10 March 2026

EU court to decide on Irish nitrates case next summer

EU court to decide on Irish nitrates case next summer

EU court to decide on Irish nitrates case next summer

NEWS 11 December 2025

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Reaction: derogation extension a ‘relief’ for farmers

Reaction: derogation extension a ‘relief’ for farmers

The IFA, ICMSA, Tirlán, MEPs and An Taisce react to the news of the extension to Ireland's nitrates derogation.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Crucial week for nitrates derogation decision

Crucial week for nitrates derogation decision

Member states of the European Union will vote on the European Commission’s proposal to grant Ireland a three-year extension to its nitrates derogation on Tuesday.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Derogation: Martin Heydon on why Ireland can't just tell EU to 'shove it'

Derogation: Martin Heydon on why Ireland can't just tell EU to 'shove it'

With the dairy industry reeling from the news that the nitrates derogation might require Habitats Directive screening, Caitríona Morrissey heard Minister Martin Heydon give his take.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Editorial: derogation goalposts float sideways again

Editorial: derogation goalposts float sideways again

The Department must publish the latest economic assessment of the cost of the derogation loss.

VIEWPOINTS 1 January 1970

IFA slams derogation curveball as ‘logistically mind boggling’

IFA slams derogation curveball as ‘logistically mind boggling’

A major curveball in the State's bid to secure another nitrates derogation has unsettled the IFA, which said the move leaves farmers facing more uncertainty.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Letter referencing Bunreacht na hÉireann

Letter referencing Bunreacht na hÉireann

"The constitution "guarantees to protect the family," - Ger Roarty, Co Donegal.

LETTERS 1 January 1970

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