Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

As the Deputy knows, Ireland is unique in that it is the only member state that pays 100% of the REPS payment up-front. Other member states are very happy with the new regulation stipulating that there be two separate payments, one of 75% and another of 25%. We are putting forward our specific views and concerns on the basis of our 14 years of experience with the scheme.

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