Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

-----to continue this work. I ask the Minister of State to implement what she said she would do this evening. Words are cheap. I am not dismissing her genuine words but we need provision for this in the Estimates and in the budget, and we need action on this. She mentioned that such legislation would be difficult and complex. We need provision for this in legislation. I know it takes a long time for legislation to be passed. These people cannot wait because their farms are being diminished. Their ability to earn is being diminished and it is just not fair. All we want is parity of esteem. I thank the Acting Chairman for his forbearance.

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