Mr. Bill Callanan:

On Deputy Kenny's point, the multi-species supports scheme would be one that is used by intensive farmers. We have support practices for red clover in terms of the opportunity to reduce chemical fertiliser use by those farmers. That is an example of what is targeted at more intensive farmers.

On Deputy O'Rourke's comment, the Department has to reinvent itself every six or seven years in terms of schemes because we have a new CAP with new priorities which evolve. To quantify that for this year, we have to build a whole computer system and a whole scheme in terms of how it is operationalised. That includes 130,000-odd farmers' access to the basic payment plus the eco scheme this year, which is a completely new scheme. It includes having the IT and accounting systems. Reporting systems are now a big element, and there is monitoring, etc. I have no doubt the Department will step up to the plate in administering additional funds if they become available, particularly directed at the nature restoration fund. I have no reluctance in saying the Department will deliver and has the capacity to do so.