196 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to reports that a small number of wealthy landowners are receiving payments of more than €10,000 per year under the single farm payments scheme; her views on whether it is appropriate that some farmers receive large payments of this size from public funds when other farmers are facing such a struggle to survive; if she will seek any review of the system to ensure that payments are directed towards those who most need them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26443/05]

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196 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to reports that a small number of wealthy landowners are receiving payments of more than €10,000 per year under the single farm payments scheme; her views on whether it is appropriate that some farmers receive large payments of this size from public funds when other farmers are facing such a struggle to survive; if she will seek any review of the system to ensure that payments are directed towards those who most need them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26443/05]

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