Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)

I reiterate the need for an extension of the deadline similar to that afforded to the Six Counties, for three months. I emphasise that there are many who will not get their buildings completed by that date. Others cannot even get started because there is nobody available with the necessary qualifications to do that. It is mind boggling to say that slurry spreading could be extended to 31 December by the Minister in the North, and again by the same Minister for another three months. Maybe we need a Sinn Féin Minister on that side of the House.

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