Joe O'Toole (Independent)

The impact of the budget on small farmers, sheep farmers and people in disadvantaged areas is utterly disproportionate. That is the problem with this budget. While everyone is aware that cuts must be made, in each sector they are being made on those who are most vulnerable. A debate on agriculture should take place and I will make a significant contribution on the subject of disadvantaged farmers in regions, some of which are close to the Cathaoirleach's area, who are utterly dismayed by what has been done to them.