Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have all the main questions. There is a general point on the output which is not directly related to budget but perhaps will be, cognisant of the ongoing climate change obligations, that is our output increase and current output to which land mitigation is factored in so that we do not face huge penalty or curtailment. The next point is particularly relevant in my area, which is that TB is still an ongoing issue. While the number of animals has decreased the incidence in herds is static at best, if not increasing. There is an issue with regard to dairy farmers, and I am not a dairy farmer, for income compensation which is quite low per animal and is limited to a limited number of animals.

I will ask the Minister to answer these questions before we go around again.