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Fine Gael politicians have lashed out at Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue over changes to EU nitrate rules that could force thousands of farmers to reduce cattle herds.
Fine Gael hits out at McConalogue for virtual nitrates meeting 2023-09-07
MEP Colm Markey has questioned why the Minister for Agriculture, made the case for Ireland's nitrates derogation during a "virtual meeting".
Currently Ireland has 13 MEPs, although this number is likely to increase to 14 ahead of the European elections next May.
News round-up from Northern Ireland 2023-08-30