Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The organic farm schemes in this country have been quite successful and quite attractive to farmers, with the increase in their incomes and the better impact on our environment. I pay thanks to the work of the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, and the Ministers of State, Deputy Heydon and Senator Hackett. When will the organic farm payment be paid out? It is coming close to Christmas and everybody needs their payments. When is the closing date for new entrants to the organic farm schemes?

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