Michael Fitzmaurice says proposed EU rewetting laws will devastate stock levels

Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice says proposed EU laws - on the rewetting of drained peatlands being used for agriculture - will devastate stock levels. 

The regulations have high reclaimation targets set - 30 percent by 2030, 50 percent by 2040 and 70 percent by 2050.

Farmers have expressed fierce opposition to the proposals - but Minister Eamon Ryan confirmed his support in a Dáil exchange with Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice. 

Speaking to Galway Talks, Deputy Fitzmaurice - says if it comes to pass, the impact on stock will be devastating.