Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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72. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the milk quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15881/15]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The issue of the level of the super levy bill is a matter for decision at EU level and it is not within my gift to amend the final bill or the rate to be paid. As the Deputy is aware, I was consistent in my efforts at EU level to reduce the super levy burden on farmers in the final year of quotas. In this context I welcome the proposal from Commissioner Hogan to allow the super levy bill to be paid over three annual instalments, which will significantly ease the cash flow burden of paying the bill.

I have committed to availing of this scheme at national level and my Department is currently finalising the details. I will be making a further announcement on its implementation very soon.