Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On young farmers, representatives of the European Court of Auditors appeared before the committee some months ago. They strenuously made the point that the top-up or the scheme for young farmers did not work in this CAP term and that something may have to be done at the other end. Generational renewal is a major issue across Europe, particularly in Ireland, as Mr. Gleeson is aware. Is some kind of incentive needed to encourage older farmers to exit the business along with measures to bring more young farmers into the system?