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

Those in both the tillage and horticulture sectors will be wondering when they will get the funding. This is really important. While those in the sectors are beginning to plant and sow seeds now and will continue to do so in the coming weeks, they will need to know when the financial support will be available to them.

I am sure the Minister has heard the critique from the grain growers and the IFA of the €100. Did the Minister engage with the sector when coming up with the figure of €100? I appreciate there are limitations and that the Minister now has to go to the Department of public expenditure to seek the funding, but what are really important are the publication of the details of the scheme, engagement with the sector and information on when the €100 per hectare will be made available. I am sure the Minister is anxious to get it out to farmers, but if any certainty can be given to them when they are planning what they are going to sow, it will be helpful. They are under financial pressure. When can they expect to see the payment?

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