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Returning to the issue of Ireland's pursuit of a derogation from the EU Nitrates Directive, we hear from Alan Matthews, Professor Emeritus of European Agricultural Policy in the Department of Economics, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy at Trinity College.

Philips speaks to the outgoing Tirlán chief executive about the co-op's response to the possible loss of the derogation under the EU Nitrates Directive.

There has been record hospitality growth in The Netherlands, and there's a new vegan cafe, run by an Irishwoman, enjoying the boom. Colette Kinsella visited Kitty's Kitchen in The Hague.

Recently, Alanagh Ní Chongaile Ní Ghríofa has been spending a lot of time drinking tea and recording conversations with two ninety-something gentlemen in East Galway. Lorna Siggins took a lift with Alanagh to Sean O'Murchada's home, where she met the man himself, his daughter Breeda, and his dog Tess.

Tirlán, the largest Dairy Co-Op in the country, has been working on its response to the possible loss of a derogation from the EU Nitrates Directive. Countrywide speaks to Alan and Cheryl Poole, dairy farmers with a very light footprint.

Nathan Carter gives us his take on Beyoncé's new album Cowboy Carter.