A vote will have to take place before a nitrates derogation may be extended for this country.
The European Commission has proposed to extend the derogation by three years but it's not a done deal yet.
The Nitrates Committee will have to decide on the 9th of December whether to give it the go-ahead.
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Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae says more talks need to be held before the Nitrates Committee meets:
