Longford Election Update: Farmers treated unfairly over water quality

European election candidate, Ciaran Mullooly, has hit out at the unfair treatment of farmers when it comes to water quality.

The Independent Ireland candidate and former RTE journalist, Ciaran Mullooly, who is running in the five-seat Midlands North-West constituency, which spans fifteen counties, says he fully recognises the challenges farmers are facing in this regard.

“Farmers are experiencing difficulties with climate change regulations coming from Europe and in relation to derogation and water quality issues,” Mullooly said.

“These are of major significance and will have a huge impact on the economic well-being of both farmers and rural communities across the country.

“But while nobody denies that water quality is essential for everyone, and should be a priority, the majority of the scrutiny for water quality falls on to the agriculture sector. It is the sector that comes in for most criticism.”