Nina Carberry has been tasked with formulating the EPP’s budget position on CAP.
A Midlands MEP has been appointed to lead the European Parliament’s largest political group in negotiations on the future Common Agricultural Policy.
Nina Carberry will be working to draft the Parliament’s budget position on the next CAP for the European People's Party.
Last year, the CAP provided €49 million to Laois Farmers, €50 million to farmers in Offaly, and €55 million for those in Westmeath.
The European Commission's first draft proposed a real-terms cut to the fund.
The EPP wants €300 billion ringfenced for direct payments and basic income support, and a new minimum 10% rural target.
The Fine Gael rep says it's crucial farmers and their communities are supported as they were:
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