Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 May 2017
244. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the discussions which have taken place between his Department and the EU authorities regarding the arrangements for the basic payment scheme post-2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26116/17]
View answerThe future of the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is of huge importance to Ireland's agriculture sector and is a key strategic priority for my Department. I have met with Commissioner Hogan to discuss a number of key issues including the Basic Payment Scheme post 2020. In addition, officials from my Department continue to actively engage in various EU committees and working groups on this issue and my Department will continue to take a lead role at EU level in the development of the CAP post 2020.
