Mr. Karl Duff:

It is the total in care under scheme for in excess of three years who have an interest in a farm or a business asset. The cap takes immediate effect for them. We also imagine a cohort of who, for whatever reason, have an interest in a farm or business asset but are not supported under the scheme because they may be wholly private and self-funding. We imagine they might be attracted into the scheme, though we think they are a small cohort. If they were to come into the scheme, there would be a cost as they would immediately be able to avail of the three-year cap. We estimate 50 or 60 people in this category. We also feel there is a cohort of people holding off on entering the scheme. They may be availing of home support but now that they understand this proposal, they may be attracted into the scheme if they have some assurance as to the sustainability of their productive assets. The cap will not take effect for another three years but there is an immediate cost if we attract that cohort into the scheme. Three years from now, there will be a further cost when the cap is realised.