Michael Comiskey (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the news about the CAP reform deal agreed last night. It is good news for all farmers. It has been in progress for two years or more and I congratulate the Minister on it. There will be a redistribution of funds from farmers in receipt of very high payments to those with lower payments. This is welcome because we all know farmers who are struggling as in recent years they have been in receipt of low or no payments. I also welcome the news for younger farmers who will be able to receive a top-up payment. That will encourage more of the young people in agri-colleges to enter the business of farming.