It means the derogation will now run until 2028 at the least.
Ireland has secured the continued availability of the Nitrates Derogation.
The Nitrates Committee of the European Commission are voting in favour to keep it in place until the end of 2028.
New conditions attached include showing compliance with the EU Habitats Directive.
Midlands MEP Barry Cowen says it's been a united effort between farmers and politicians:
Offaly TD Reassures Solar Panel Homeowners Payment Scheme Not Set To Be Scrapped
It comes as the unit rate customers get for selling excess energy is set to decrease.
Ploughing Live 2026: "The Soul Of Ireland" - Tanaiste Pays Tribute To Midlands Mecca Event
The National Ploughing Championships kick off today amid sunny spells and scattered showers.
Sinn Fein Setting Back Irish Unity - Taoiseach
The party is collaborating with the heads of Wales and Scotland on the issue.
Development Project For Offaly Town Enters Next Stage
The Rectory Fields development in Birr is set to go to the Plan 8 stage.
Tanaiste Pays Tribute To Midlands Sisters Recovering After M9 Crash
Simon Harris says he welcomes the news the sisters are slowly recovering from their injuries.
HSE Warning People Over Busy Midlands Emergency Department
The ED at the Regional Hospital in Mullingar is seeing a high number of admissions at the moment.
Taoiseach Pays Tribute To Ploughing Organisers on 95th Anniversary
Micheal Martin says it's an event "of great significance."
Murdered Westmeath Faithful Opens Up on Exhausting Game
Donal is the latest faithful to be banished from the Castle.
