Claire Kerrane (Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I want to ask about the national liming programme. While I welcome the fact that the deadline for lime to be spread has been extended, receipts have to be submitted by farmers by Tuesday next.

Can there be flexibility in that regard? Many farmers cannot spread lime on their land right now. I do not see why they should have to buy lime at a time when they have had high input costs. The BISS was paid just this week and many of them are under financial pressure. Can there be a level of flexibility in respect of receipts being submitted?

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