Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 128: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding farm entitlements (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31702/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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While it is too early at this stage to comment on the specific circumstances of the person named, as the EU Commission's CAP post-2013 proposals have only recently been published, I anticipate very detailed discussions before the final shape of agreement becomes clear. I would strongly advise farmers to be particularly cautious about making decisions based on the published proposals, as the past experience has been that proposals are altered during the negotiating process.

Since taking office, I have engaged actively with the Commission and the European Parliament to put Ireland's case and I have worked, in particular, to build up alliances with like-minded Member States to ensure a successful outcome for Ireland to these negotiations that will underpin the future development and prosperity of this vitally important sector. I am fully committed to continuing this work.