Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent) | Oireachtas source

My concern is the can could be kicked down the road on this. I hope that is not the case. I ask the Minister to give absolute certainty to farmers that this research will definitely be concluded by the opening of the next TAMS.

Will the Minister give certainty regarding that? It is important because we have to make sure also that we have practical measures in place. It is my understanding that the trailing shoe costs in excess of €50,000. Not every farming family with high input costs will have that type of money, particularly now when they are under pressure more than ever in terms of nitrates and everything else. I do not think it is fair and another measure has to be found. The more solutions that are there the better to help farmers and assist them. It is important that certainty is given today that there will be a definite conclusion by the opening of the next TAMS.

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