ICMSA rural affairs chairman Patrick Rohan says delays in GLAS payments represent a breach of the Farmers’ Charter of Rights, which states “payment of up to 75% will commence the third week of October and payment of 25% balance to commence when all inspections are completed, normally mid-December”.

The opening of two new farm schemes with an indicative allocation of €175m was announced yesterday.

Jer Bergin is confident he has the experience, track record, negotiating skills and vision to provide strong and forceful leadership for farmers.