Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I understand that negotiations are still ongoing, and we have the super trilogues coming up. I am aware of the respective positions of the Council, the Parliament and the Commission. My question to the Minister is about the policy being pursued by the Government. What is Ireland's position in the Council on the eco-schemes? Does he support a flat-rate payment not connected in any way to historical entitlements?

Second, does the Minister expect the eco-schemes to start out at 15% or 20% in the first year and increase perhaps to 25% or even 30% over a number of years? What is his position and that of the Government on those two issues?

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