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

I thank the Minister for his reply. I tabled this question because of the disproportionate amount of money paid to a small percentage of those who are entitled to payments. It underlines the unbalanced way in which payments are distributed. Over recent weeks we have heard derogatory remarks made about small producers, small family farms and so forth to the effect that they are not productive. Some farm organisations want to maintain the status quo but, according to the Minister's words and my own view, the single farm payment is not equitable or fair. As elected representatives we should try to ensure it is made more favourable for those in most need.

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