Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

One and a half pages of the programme for Government - across pages 109 and 110 of that document - are dedicated to "Protecting Farm Incomes". Where does this leave farmers in light of the fact that moves to ban splash plates for slurry spreading are being considered under the Government consultation? This would put serious financial pressure on farmers. I urge the Taoiseach and the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Naughten, to ensure that this ban does not come into place because it would have a serious financial impact on farmers and contractors.

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