Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish to ask the Minister what actions he is taking at EU level to ensure the proposed budget cuts to the 2021-27 CAP programme are reversed and whether he will update the House about his efforts. As the Minister is aware, this is a source of grave concern to the farming sector both domestically and across Europe. The current budget proposals would see a reduction in Pillar 1 payments of 4% and in Pillar 2 payments of 21%. Every effort and political dedication is required to try to address that and to ensure it does not end up hitting farm income and farmers' pockets domestically. The onus is on the Minister to deliver that at European level. I look forward to hearing his update on that today.

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