Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)

What is happening in the agriculture sector is a good news story and the predictions are that it will continue to be. However, it is vital that in every discussion the Minister has and in every decision he makes in the next couple of months which will be difficult, about which there is no doubt, peripheral regions and low-income sectors are protected. One often hears people living on the margins say they will be the last generation farming in a region. They have suffered a lot during the years, including as a result of the tough decisions made in recent times. I appeal to the Minister to ensure they are looked after in whatever way he can.

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