Environment
Ireland has yet to make a final decision whether to allow wastewater reuse for irrigation as the EU introduced a new regulation on the matter.
Agri-Business
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has established the Unfair Trading Practices Enforcement Authority on an interim basis.
Wind farm expert says there is plenty of EU law that is "more than adequate" to deal with wind farm developments in Ireland.
Tillage
A conservative (UK) agricultural spokesperson has spoken out against a report on pesticides which she says "misrepresents findings".
EU lawyers are examining a complaint relating to claims that Ireland has breached regulations regarding rest stops for unweaned calves.