Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)

I have three brief points, the first of which concerns disadvantaged areas. While the vast majority would welcome the initiative to prioritise active farmers, there is a particular group who will be badly affected by the change. Perhaps when the Minister knows the number that will be affected, he will let us know.

On a different matter, also related to the budget, what did the Minister hope would be achieved by the levy imposed on the dairy industry? There is a reaction from the industry thereto, particularly from farmers. What does the Minister hope to fund with the proceeds of the levy?

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