Micheál Martin insists Fianna Fáil supports nitrates derogation

'Fianna Fáil party is absolutely committed to applying for and securing a nitrates derogation at European level'

Tánaiste Micheál Martin was forced to clarify the Fianna Fáil position after comments by Dublin MEP Barry Andrews in a television debate on Tuesday. Picture: Leah Farrell 

Tánaiste Micheál Martin insists his party supports the retention of a derogation from EU nitrates rules for Irish farmers.

Mr Martin was forced to clarify the Fianna Fáil position after comments by Dublin MEP Barry Andrews in a television debate on Tuesday.