Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Macra delegation here today.

The issue, already been raised by a number of others, that I had in mind was the issue of the old young farmers. I come across many who are farming more than five years, who are under the age, and who want to try to qualify and cannot. It is a significant barrier to many young farmers around the country and it is something that needs to be dealt with. I wonder has Macra any suggestions as to how progress can be made because to date it seems to be a significant block for everyone concerned. I am firmly of the view that, if the correct application and concentration of effort was made, there must be a solution to resolve this.