Mr. Aidan O'Driscoll:

We are gradually rolling out the different elements of the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme which is an on-farm investment measure. I do not have the details of the roll-out order with me. The various elements of the programme are the dairy equipment scheme, the one in which the Deputy is interested; the low emissions slurry spreading equipment scheme; the animal welfare, safety and nutrient storage scheme; the pig and poultry investment scheme; the organic capital investment scheme and the young farmer scheme. We have decided to pursue the young farmer scheme first, for obvious reasons. A 60% grant rate is associated with the scheme. I cannot give the Deputy a specific date for the dairy equipment scheme. We are trying to stagger them in order that farmers, planners and departmental officials can deal with them. I can say the dairy equipment scheme will be introduced quite soon. I just do not have a-----