Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

With regard to the judicial review and restructuring aid, the case is due to be heard on 1 May, and we all hope it can be finalised soon so we can proceed with the June date. We will have to await the outcome. The diversification aid of €44 million is separate from the disputed amount. The matter of tax implications is currently being assessed by the Department of Finance and I have held initial discussions with its Minister. We await the examination of the proposals forwarded by my Department for further discussion.

On the Deputy's question regarding the single farm payment and compensation, although people receive the single farm payment, they receive a differential in the single payment on the basis of compensation for the reduction in the price of sugar.

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