Commission warns of 'scaremongering' over restoration plans

It's estimated that 3% of EU agricultural lands is on drained peatland in agricultural use, but 25% of agricultural emissions come from this land.

It's estimated that 3% of EU agricultural lands is on drained peatland in agricultural use, but 25% of agricultural emissions come from this land.

A top European Commission official has assured an Oireachtas committee there is no reason for scaremongering among rural communities in Ireland over the proposed nature restoration law.

Dr Humberto Delgado Rosa, director for biodiversity in the Directorate-General for Environment, said there is widespread overall public support for the measures from the European Green Deal.