Mr. Paul Dillon:

What we finished up with is a hybrid system. As far as the farmer is concerned, if we are able to make the payments on time, it will make no difference. Some of it is being done manually and some of it is being automated. It is kind of a hybrid system. We were forced to do that but they will all be brought in. In due course, they will all come in. It was forced upon us because the Commission would not allow us to transfer the existing guys into the new scheme.

On the delay in payment, we admit fully that we were late with payments last year. We have given a commitment that it will not happen again this year. That is what we are working on now. We have given that commitment and will stand by it.

On marginal mountain land, I was asked if it can be identified as an organic area. There is provision on that and my colleague, Mr. Frank Macken, will probably enlighten the committee in that regard.