Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The farmer to whom I refer has stated he is now at the stage where he needs to upgrade, but he is excluded from accessing 60% grant aid under the TAM scheme. He says it is not a level playing field, but based on the Minister's statements, I hope he will act positively. We cannot leave these farmers behind; we must provide them with every assistance and support possible to ensure they will be included in finding the way forward for the agriculture industry. I ask the Department to prioritise them at all times in all schemes.

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