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Waters of LIFE project to reverse loss of “high-status” waters
“The ongoing loss of high-status waters is among the most concerning, protracted and persistent water quality trends in Ireland.” The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan highlighted the point when he launched the Waters of LIFE strategic project in May 2022. The aim of the Waters of LIFE project is to reverse the long-term trend of decline in Ireland’s “high-status” waters. Managed by the Department of…
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Nitrates Derogation applications extended, says DAFM 
The deadline for applying for Nitrates Derogation has been extended, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has announced. The derogation allows more intensive farmers to operate at a higher stocking rate than stipulated in the Nitrates Directive. Last month, the EU Commission granted an extension to Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation until 2025.  The DAFM says “following the positive vote on Ireland’s request for a Nitrates Derogation, the Department of Agriculture,…