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

The Minister clearly said that the timeline for implementation is closely linked to the negotiation of the CAP strategic plan. In that context, we know that it is not unusual for programmes to be delayed. If, for example, we are not ready to go by 1 January 2023, the Minister and I know some companies would struggle to keep going financially. The transition programme is in place to 1 January, but some companies are tight enough, especially when it comes to administrative funding and would have real difficulty going beyond 1 January next year.

The Minister knows if that were to happen jobs and the continuity of some of programmes would be at risk. Is there any plan, stopgap or mechanism in place to ensure that if we are not ready to go by 1 January next year that those companies will not find themselves running out of money?

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