Lorraine Higgins (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I raised the matter because the scheme will close quite soon and, therefore, it is important to extend the deadline. It is also important that the Minister come in here to discuss the matter. We have a situation in which farmers will be penalised in the short term but the State will be penalised in the long term if farmers pursue a legal action through the courts. I want a debate arranged to discuss the scheme with the Minister at the earliest possible opportunity.