Farmers fear Nature Restoration Law could be 'designation by another name'

There has been significant concern in the Irish farming community about the amount of land that could be impacted by EU Nature Restoration Law proposals

"It is important to ensure that any future policies and programmes take into account the concerns of farmers and their communities and forward plans for future generations."

Farmers fear that the EU Nature Restoration Law could be a "designation by another name".

Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association president Vincent Roddy has expressed his concerns about the proposed law following recent engagement with Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Malcolm Noonan and National Parks and Wildlife Service officials.