EU law redraft could mean permit costs hike of €25k for pig farmers

A PROPOSED redrafting of European Union legislation on integrated pollution prevention and control could result in pig producers facing the prospect of paying an extra €25,000 per permit application, it was claimed in Strasbourg yesterday.

Ireland East MEP Mairead McGuinness said recasting of legislation relating to pollution control in major industrial installations is bringing together seven separate pieces of legislation into one text.

“However, in the process, the commission has decided to introduce changes to the licensing of large pig farms, which would add additional costs and bureaucracy.