Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Is the overall mix between pillars 1 and 2 how the European Union sees it being combined to achieve the targets expected to be achieved by the industry? While specific funding schemes are put in place and agreed between all parties under the CAP, Pillar 1 in particular, the same commitment is not immediately visible under Pillar 2 because it is dependent on budgetary matters. Is there anything emanating from the Government to suggest it will meet its commitments with regard to the various schemes which have become synonymous with pillar 2?