'Unrealistic' to propose CAP funding would be the main funding to achieve rewetting targets, says Minister

All EU financing instruments must be utilised, and mechanisms to facilitate private funding should also be examined, said the MInister for Agriculture, speaking at a European Council meeting today.

Tamara Fitzpatrick

It is unrealistic to propose that CAP funding would be the main funding used to progress targets and regulations under the Nature Restoration proposal, according to Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue.