Seanad debates
Wednesday, 2 July 2003
Common Agricultural Policy: Statements.
An important Member of the Oireachtas reminded me before we came into the House for this debate that the reference years 2000, 2001 and 2003 should be extended by another year by way of giving a break. I ask the Minister to give serious consideration to this. Also, there is the possibility of allowing young farmers who inherit farms to inherit any entitlements established by the retiring farmer. In relation to the word "possibility", it would be unthinkable if those inheriting a farm, be it a son or daughter, did not inherit the entitlements that go with the farm. They have to be allowed to inherit those entitlements, with the farm. It would be unjust to do otherwise.
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