Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

And cost. We should also discuss the scheme, as it is tailored, and the restrictions that apply in respect of the double payment. They are the key points.

I would like to bring to the witnesses attention the fact that we made a contribution to the debate last November because, during its Presidency of the European Union, Italy produced a position paper on amendments to the organic area in regard to transition, certification and rules. This committee put forward 11 observations on the paper, which would have had an impact on Irish organic farming potential at the time. We can provide those observations, which were sent to both the Commission and the Minister, to the witnesses.