Talks process ‘will cover all aspects of REPS scheme’
John O’Connor, chairperson, ICMSA Farm Services and Environment Committee, said it had become uneconomical to participate in the REPS scheme and that red tape had made it unattractive for farmers in the past.
“The critical issue is the level of payment for farmers. The REPS budget must be fully utilised to ensure the objectives of this scheme are met and that rural environment and farming receives the investment it requires. The budget allocation for the REPS scheme must be fully allocated in the coming year and must not diverted to other uses,” he said.
