Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. The Revised Estimate makes clear the Government's commitment. It commits €85 million to the farm assist scheme, which is significant. The record of the Government in assisting and supporting farmers right across the country is second to none. As we move from recession to recovery, there is an opportunity to review how we can support communities nationally. On the particular issue of the forms, the deadline and the onerousness of the burden of accessing the information, I will speak to my officials tomorrow to determine exactly how difficult it is to comply. I will have that discussion with them tomorrow.

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