2696. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the current closing dates for the application of chemical fertiliser and slurry given of the prolonged drought conditions experienced during the 2026 growing season; if his Department has undertaken, or intends to undertake, an assessment of the impact of the drought on grass growth and fodder production; if he will engage with Teagasc and farming representative organisations regarding the introduction a temporary extension to the current spreading deadlines without compromising water quality or environmental protections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60999/26]

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2696. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the current closing dates for the application of chemical fertiliser and slurry given of the prolonged drought conditions experienced during the 2026 growing season; if his Department has undertaken, or intends to undertake, an assessment of the impact of the drought on grass growth and fodder production; if he will engage with Teagasc and farming representative organisations regarding the introduction a temporary extension to the current spreading deadlines without compromising water quality or environmental protections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60999/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Departmental Policies

   2696. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the current closing dates for the application of chemical fertiliser and slurry given of the prolonged drought conditions experienced during the 2026 growing season; if his Department has undertaken, or intends to undertake, an assessment of the impact of the drought on grass growth and fodder production; if he will engage with Teagasc and farming representative organisations regarding the introduction a temporary extension to the current spreading deadlines without compromising water quality or environmental protections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60999/26]

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