Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)

The Minister's and Department's publication on the reform of the Common Agriculture Policy seems to favour a move from the current system of support to a flat, area-based payment system. Does the Minister intend to pursue that objective at a European level in negotiations? Does the Minister believe he undermines his own case in that regard by current and proposed further cuts in the area-based payments inflicted on farmers?

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