Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Michael Creed, is very much aware of the importance of this issue because the payments are needed. Farmers and their families are entitled to them. There is, however, a difficulty in making them within the correct timeline. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine wants to resolve the matter. Now that the Deputy has raised the issue, I will make sure the Minister is aware of his concern. Using the systems in place which have worked in the past is the best way to deal with the issue.

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