Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)

I do not doubt the Minister. She provided a straightforward answer to a question I put to her in committee last April. At the time, she advised me that a circular would be issued and that has been done. I ask her to ensure that full information is being used on the ground. At a meeting with representatives of the Irish Farmers Association in the past hour, I was told in no uncertain terms that while the system is working well in some areas, it is not working in others. A blitz is needed. Many farmers are losing income as a result of developments in disadvantaged area payments, REPS and so forth. Thousands more will be affected if this matter is not properly addressed.

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