Michael Comiskey (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I join with my colleagues in congratulating Noirín O'Sullivan on her appointment as Garda Commissioner.

I ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Simon Coveney, to ensure that the rural development plan in Brussels is agreed by the end of the year so that the maximum possible number of farmers can be included in the GLAS scheme. We need to do that in early January, because it will take a considerable amount of time to get plans ready. It is important that agreement is reached.

I also welcome the move on medical cards yesterday by the Minister for Health, Deputy Varadkar.