Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This is a much more accurate way. It is not like we have a reassessment every year. The mapping technology has changed and allows us to be much more accurate. It happened last July. As a result of this accuracy we now know some land which was not eligible for payment drew down payments. The Commission also knows this and we must take the course of action we are taking.