Farm payments delays
Deputy Byrne raised delays in farm payments causing hardship in south Louth and east Meath. The Minister of State said 96–97% of basic and other payments had been made and asked for the specific details to investigate further.
On Saturday, I met approximately 30 farmers from my constituency and the Louth constituency. There have been significant delays in their farm payments from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. It is causing considerable hardship in the south Louth and east Meath region. Will the Minister give these farmers an answer?
Comment on this
We have got to the point where 96% of all basic payments have been made. I am not sure which payment the Deputy is talking about.
Comment on this
If the Deputy gives us the details, we will find out what the explanation is. Some 97% of all payments have been made.