Peter Cleere (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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This is the first year since 1995, when REPS was available, that farmers have had no option to join a stand-alone environmental scheme because ACRES is now a closed shop. Farmers who are not in ACRES have no viable option to join an environmental scheme that would help boost their annual income and provide lasting environmental benefits. Are there any plans to rectify this?