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

One of the points Mr. Hayes may have missed concerns the active farmer and simplification. Every time a CAP reform appears, things are meant to become simpler. What kind of guarantee, if I can use that word loosely, exists that in respect of the new strategic review plan, we will see a more simplified CAP post 2020? The definition of "active farmer" has been bandied around for many years and we do not seem to be able to come by an accurate definition. Some people might argue that the productive farmer is an active farmer. One might then argue about what type and level of production the farmer has. Does Mr. Hayes have any views on those two issues?