Fuel rebate and rural livelihoods
Deputy Nolan called for action on the hauliers' fuel rebate and criticised an MEP's warning to banks about lending to young farmers. The Chair ended the exchange after she repeated that rural jobs and livelihoods were at risk.
I again ask the Government to take action in respect of the fuel rebate for hauliers. In France, hauliers receive 19 cent, while in Belgium it is 23.5 cent. There are many rural livelihoods at risk.
What actions will the Government take in respect of the outrageous letter from Ciarán Cuffe, MEP, in which he tells banks not to lend to young farmers? That, too, puts significant numbers of rural jobs and livelihoods at risk and it shows the indifference and disrespect towards rural Ireland and the lack of understanding as to how it operates.
Comment on this
Action needs to be taken in respect of the actions of the MEP in question.