Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 1 December 2021
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Common Agricultural Policy and Young Farmers: Engagement with Macra na Feirme
Mr. John Keane:
I will come in. The Deputy mentioned an increase in payment rate for young farmers, which we would absolutely support in terms of the basic payment and the young farmers scheme.
Unfortunately, the reality is that convergence will put a cap on what can be done about that from a young farmer’s perspective. Under the direction of the Commission, we would not be allowed to do that, which is unfortunate.
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