James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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I thank our guests for their statements. Obviously, the ANC payment is a hugely important part of farming income. Overall, it appears that a good job was done but I must focus on my county of Wexford, which seems to be one of the hardest hit. Matters are only beginning to come right for many farmers in the county who are recovering from the effects of several fodder crises, including those caused by storms, snow and drought. Can the witnesses tell me how many townlands in Wexford are being removed and how many farmers in Wexford will be affected? When will these farmers be notified that they are being excluded? What will be the loss of value in terms of income to the county? Was the 60% threshold for townlands that takes townlands out decided by the European Court of Auditors or was it set locally in Dublin?