Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Minister has commented on this matter publicly and, as the Deputy will be aware, sections of the single payment have been brought forward. Clearly, the bad weather has exacerbated the position. I note today's reports that farmers could lose up to €250 per head through the drop in the value of cattle caused by this problem. The situation has been exacerbated by the flooding of 100,000 acres on the wetlands of the River Shannon.

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