Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The other point I make is that the scheme should be extended further. For example, there is real need for the French hay that is coming in through the efforts of the IFA. The transport scheme needs to be extended. I would like to have clarification regarding the marts. Last Thursday, I requested the Minister to extend the scheme to cover the other organisations we could use and which are relevant to the situation. I believe the marts should be included, with the co-ops, at the initial stages. We need to continue the scheme as it will help the situation until the end of the year and into the next year. I also ask the Minister for flexibility in regard to farm inspections.

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