Martin Ferris (Kerry North-West Limerick, Sinn Fein)

I am sorry; I withdraw it. They can call it whatever they want, but it is frustrating having to sit here and being told that it is the same as providing a blank cheque. That is not what a grant procedure is. Did farmers avail of a grant procedure? All the Minister has to say is that he is prepared to initiate a grant procedure to help those who will find themselves in difficulty as a result of having to undertake remedial treatment works following inspections. It is as simple as that. Will the Minister do this?

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