Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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Is it correct to say some countries in the EU have facilitated contractors? My understanding is that one or two countries have facilitated contractors in the system because they understand farmers will not be doing it. To be honest, there is not much point in putting a 2,000 gallon tank behind a Massey Ferguson 135 even if a grant is given for it.

I mean no disrespect to the Massey Ferguson 135. There seem to be different rules for different countries and our Department is always saying that this is not allowed for contractors. Where in Europe has the association examined?