Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as ucht an fhreagra sin. This is very important. I take it from what the Minister has said that there is no absolute commitment to retain the designation of mountain-type land within the scheme. This is critically important. Even an examination of how it has fared regarding costings already advised in previous parliamentary questions would show that it makes absolute sense that farmers trying to make a living on mountain-type land need more support than those in less constrained lowland areas. There is much concern about this, not just among the constituents of Deputy Kenny, who tabled this question; it is also brought to my attention in my constituency, Cavan-Monaghan, particularly in the Cavan end of the constituency, that there is real concern that the review which is under way will involve a flattening of payments. This would spell serious consequences for those who are trying to eke out a living in the most difficult and most challenging of circumstances. Could the Minister offer some reassurance in this regard? It would be much appreciated.

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