ICMSA Notes Decision Of High Court in An Taisce Nitrates Case.

Commenting on today’s decision of the High Court to refer nine of the twelve issues identified to the Court of Justice of the European Union, the President of ICMSA, Denis Drennan, said that ICMSA noted the decision of the High Court and welcomed the clarity brought to these complex issues.

“ICMSA is a notice party in this High Court case, our involvement stems from our conviction that retention of the Nitrates Derogation is absolutely crucial to the survival and wellbeing of Irish farming.  ICMSA made substantial submissions and lodged affidavits on behalf of our members.  And we welcome the Court’s fair and balanced consideration of the farmer concerns as submitted by our lawyers, with the following reference standing out as pivotal: ‘As the above affidavits illustrate, this would not only undercut the economic viability of the sector, but would also produce adverse effects on families, the local community and Ireland’s cultural heritage …’.  The decision when made will be critical for any future agri-viability and ICMSA will continue to defend Irish farmers’ rights to farm sustainably under a derogation”, said Mr Drennan.

Ends      24 July 2024

Denis Drennan, 086-8389401

President, ICMSA

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Cathal MacCarthy, 087-6168758

ICMSA Press Office