Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick East, Fine Gael)
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Question 132: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the terms of an agreement reached in an industrial dispute in his Department which was delaying REP scheme payments; if he will expedite all delayed payments before the end of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44040/08]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The terms of the Agreement reached with the IMPACT Union at the Labour Relations Commission provided for the cessation of the industrial action on Friday 21 November, 2008 and provided for further discussions commencing in January, 2009 on a range of structural issues. On foot of that Agreement normal work resumed in all Department's offices last Monday 24 November. Staff are currently engaged in processing payments to farmers in REPS 3 and REPS 4 and every effort is being made to release payments promptly.