Pat O'Neill (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

For the purpose of the scheme. Therefore, progeny from five-star cows are five-star animals. With regard to genotyping, how many progeny must one see data on before one can actually change a rating? A heifer or cow that has had its first calf may have been ill, which would have consequences.

Of the 27,000 or 29,000 herds that have been entered into the scheme, how many are now compliant with the 20% target for 2018? With regard to penalties, we are all obliged to register a calf within 27 days. If a farmer encounters a problem or there is another problem, such as forgetting to register, such that a calf is not registered within 27 days, will the farmer be penalised? The terms and conditions issued by the Department state all animals must be registered within 27 days. If, through a clerical error, somebody forgot to register an animal, would it be disqualified from the scheme?