Tom Neville (Limerick County, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

With regard to scoring from one to ten, Mr. Monaghan said he would obviously try to advise the farmer on how to achieve a score of eight or nine if he or she is currently achieving a six or seven. I understand the objectivity of the system and the intentions behind it. For the farmer, however, it is a matter of the amount of work involved to achieve an eight or nine. The cost involved in achieving an eight or nine might make the payment negligible. This could be a factor for the farmer. Mr. Monaghan is saying he wants both to coexist. Economically, it could be a drawback for the farmer. If I am wrong, I am open to correction.