Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The more I read of the documentation provided, the more it becomes obvious that this is not a legislative issue. Could the State agencies argue that scale is an issue? While it may be commercially sensitive information, perhaps our visitors will indicate how many customers they have. Could State agencies argue that all farmers are in the computer systems of the Department and State agencies for legislative reasons and this will ensure a greater uptake among farmers? After all, the ultimate aim must be to get as many farmers as possible online. I am playing devil's advocate because this is the line the State agencies may take when they appear before the joint committee.