The Government expects to submit its strategic plan for CAP on time by January 1st.
Consultations have taken place with farming organisations over the government's strategic plan for CAP.
Political agreement at EU level was reached in June on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy.
The new deal aims to support the transition towards more sustainable agriculture, while there will also be support for young farmers and smaller farms.
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue admits it's a challenging deadline but will be met:
The Government expects to submit its strategic plan for CAP on time by January 1st.
Speaking as he attended an informal meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers in Slovenia, Ireland's Minister Charlie McConalogue says the consultation process is underway
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