Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 476: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that farmers do not have their area aid payments cut in view of the fact that they are finding it difficult enough to manage their budgets at present without a further cut in their income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34381/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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In relation to the funding of the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, in common with all areas of Government spending, a comprehensive review is currently being undertaken, with a view to achieving the best balance between the recognised benefits of the Scheme, while working within the unprecedented financial constraints in which the country currently finds itself. The outcome of this review and the subsequent Government decision on funding for the Disadvantaged Areas will be known when the Departmental estimate is published next month.