John Brassil (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Under the commitment to support our agriculture industry and as a follow-up to the previous issue raised by Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, I note that 85% of the GLAS payments for 2017 have been paid to those who have to date received a payment. There is 15% outstanding to all farmers in receipt of that payment. In light of the difficult circumstances that farmers are experiencing because of the weather crisis, it would be a generous gesture to come forward with that 15%. It is money that is due. Farmers are crying out for some support and this is something that can be done without the need for new budgets or extending any Exchequer figures. I ask the Taoiseach that this be done immediately. It would be of great help to the thousands of farmers in receipt of that payment.

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