Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am sorry. In regard to the importers, we have an open mind about approving applications provided the applicant can assure us that he or she can meet the de minimisrequirements and administrative procedures necessary in respect of the scheme, which are the same for everybody. It is not just the dairy co-operatives; other non-co-operative structures have also received approval to import. We are not in any way prejudiced against anybody. Applicants must prove they can work the scheme administratively in the way that is necessary for our records in respect of the de minimisnature of the support being delivered to individual farmers.