Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I join previous speakers in congratulating Deputy Martin Ferris and the Ardfert team on winning their third all-Ireland title at the weekend. I am not forgetting the neighbouring club of Brosna which also won an all-Ireland title. Deputy Martin Ferris and I are delighted at the great double secured by teams from County Kerry at the weekend.

I ask the Minister to prioritise the category known as old-young farmers for the 60% grant in the new targeted agricultural measures. These farmers are being deprived of vital payments under the measures because they were actively engaged in farming before 1 January 2010. I ask the Minister to address the issue.

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