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

I welcome that the Minister of State has approved extra staff for Teagasc. It is important that young farmers qualify for top-up payments because their contribution to the general economy is so essential. I hope the Minister of State will bear in mind that despite the fact of the moratorium on recruitment, these schemes for young farmers will be of economic benefit to the country. I ask that extra staff should be provided if necessary.

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