Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Canney is correct. I have dealt with the issues. There were problems with the programme, and we simplified it and made 31 changes. I cannot do any more for now. I met the Leader companies' national organisation last week and asked if there were any other difficulties. It felt that two-thirds of the 31 changes we made had been implemented and it is now seeing the programme freeing up. That is why many projects are now awaiting approval. It is a multiannual programme and will move on. I have my allocation and I have to deal with it.