Lorraine Higgins (Labour)

I thank the Minister of State for her succinct and detailed response. I am fully aware of the benefits of such grants to the farming community and am all for efficiency and making savings within the relevant Departments. However, it still remains the position that there is a breach of basic law with regard to the notice period. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine should address this issue. In my opening contribution on this matter, I pointed out the necessity to issue a charter of rights to each member of the farming community in Ireland. I ask the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Minister to take on board this suggestion arising from this Adjournment matter.