Seanad debates
Tuesday, 11 November 2003
Direct Payments Decoupling: Statements.
As I said in the debate here last week, I disagree with the view of the ESRI that investment in farming should be scaled down. If we are to maintain a certain level of production we need ongoing investment. The reduction in sheep numbers will be an environmentally friendly development because there was overstocking a few years ago. I am pleased that forestry will be re-integrated into the Department of Agriculture and Food from next year. This will result in a much better synergy and perhaps progress will be smoother.
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