Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 614: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ensure that the same rate of payment applies to all wet grassland areas in the Shannon Callows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20671/06]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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My Department is currently in negotiation with farmers' representatives with a view to agreeing an appropriate level of payment for the management regime to be applied to the Shannon Callows. The rate of payment must fairly reflect the restrictions required on farming as well as delivering value for the pubic expenditure involved.