Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

On the ANC, there were much-needed increases in 2018 and 2019 but it has been static ever since. From the CAP documents it appears the budget of €250 million will remain static for the period. Does the Minister accept that in real terms this means the scheme will reduce in value? He knows it is one of the more popular schemes that supports farmers, particularly those in peripheral areas. Is he concerned that the scheme will be significantly devalued over the coming five years, particularly given the current rate of inflation?