Mr. Joe Healy:

Land is different from other assets, as we have clearly pointed out. Leasing has become an integral part of succession and is recognised by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Department of Finance and across government. It is incredible that there is a reluctance to treat it in the same way for the good of the scheme, agriculture and succession, as well as in ensuring land is well looked after and put to productive use. That is the argument we are making. We have the Bill, the leasing issue, the clawback and the issue of retrospection. They are the four key issues. There has to be an acknowledgement that leasing is a central part of succession. That is what we are asking for as part of our four requests.

I thank the Chairman and all public representatives. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae referred to the IFA. When all is said and done, it is a lobbying organisation. Public representatives have the power to ensure it will be pushed at the various levels. That is what we are asking the committee to do for us.