Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

In terms of the time lag between farmers completing REPS 2 who could not take up REPS 4, I accept negotiations are ongoing on REPS 4. However, some farmers are being actively encouraged to move from REPS 3 in particular into REPS 4 and, to my knowledge, they have not been made aware of the implications of the payment schedule. I would welcome clarification on that. I reiterate we have a model that works. Our system should be considered a role model of how to roll out this scheme. I hope that when I go home today I will have received a cheque in the post.

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