Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 November 2012

Thursday, 22 November 2012

Ceisteanna (179)

Michael Creed

Ceist:

179. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if in the context of the common agricultural policy negotiations, he will ensure that those farmers whose entitlements are produced entirely from rented lands both now and in 2011 are protected [52122/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Negotiations are ongoing at present but it is too early to predict what the finer detail of the final agreement will be. I am satisfied however that provision will be made for farmers such as those mentioned by the Deputy.