Michael Colreavy (Sligo-North Leitrim, Sinn Fein)

I shall certainly work positively with the Minister. Where Sinn Féin believes something is good, as Deputy Martin Ferris did before me, I shall work enthusiastically with the Minister. However, where we believe more can be done, we shall be resolute in insisting that the right choices and decisions are made.

I included in my question a number of factors. Many farmers in the area I represent are so dependent on this funding that if they do not receive it, or if it is reduced, they will move to schemes such as the farm assistance scheme and become dependent on social welfare. I have asked the Minister whether that contingency has been taken into account. He might be controlling the limits set in the agricultural budget, but-----

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