Agri-Business
Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice has raised stark concerns about the way the word "voluntary" is used in the Nature Restoration Law (NRL).
The Nature Restoration Law has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union and will enter into force in 20 days.
Agri Politics
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said that the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) will not be linked to current CAP schemes.
Environment
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has reiterated his assurance to farmers that all nature restoration measures will be voluntary.
European Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius has said attention must now turn to the implementation of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL).
Minister Noonan has reassured farmers that any schemes under the now agreed Nature Restoration Law (NRL) will be "entirely voluntary".
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) described an opinion poll on the Nature Restoration Law as "a concerning development".
A survey of countries which oppose the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL) found 75% of citizens are in favour of the legislation.
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) is ramping up its campaign against the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law.
The IPCC has said that EU nature restoration targets are "great news" for Ireland and its "struggling" peatland habitat and biodiversity.
The ICSA president said that he is "very disappointed" with the passing of the Nature Restoration Law in the European Parliament.
The five Fine Gael MEPs will vote in favour of the EU's proposed Nature Restoration Law at the European Parliament today.
Irish MEPs are failing to stand up to the EU and push back on the proposed Nature Restoration Law, Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice claimed.
An independent Irish MEP has said that he will not vote in favour of the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law in its current form.
The government has been urged to develop policies to ensure that farmers can continue to produce quality food.
Irish MEP Seán Kelly has welcomed the vote in the European Parliament's environment committee to adopt the final version of the NRL.
Rewetting of drained peatlands will be voluntary for farmers under the proposed Nature Restoration Law, Irish MEP Mick Wallace has said.
The ICSA is urging MEPs to oppose the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law when it comes back before the EU Parliament for a final vote.
The IFA has said the provisional agreement reached on the Nature Restoration Law is "disappointing and worrying"
Although the agreed Nature Restoration Law has been generally welcomed at EU level, some criticise its ambition.
The EU Council and EU Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on the controversial Nature Restoration Law.
The INHFA issued a plea to the European Commission to carry out further engagement with stakeholders on the Nature Restoration Law.
The Nature Restoration Law is expected to be finalised this week after ongoing discussions between EU institutions.
