Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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The point is taken. I agree with Mr. Dillon that a measure has been put in place. The only thing is that if one is a smaller farmer, one is walking away from it because if one goes into GLAS, one can get €5,000. I know Mr. Dillon spoke about the measures and I understand the point, but if one gets the €180 per hectare on a 15 hectare farm, one will not get to €5,000. We have done the figures and Mr. Dillon is probably aware of that. One is better off to go into GLAS and not have the hassle of organic, going by the system. For the smaller fellow under 20 hectares, is that a fair point?