Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I had not planned to ask this question, but one of the really interesting points in the written statement provided by Embrace FARM which will be read into the record later in the meeting relates to the issues in the aftermath of an accident, particularly if a male farmer dies and there is a young widow with a young family left behind. In its statement, Embrace FARM refers to some of the experiences of people in that position. That struck me because it is an angle that may not have been considered in detail. The statement refers to how people in such situations may have missed out on schemes or incurred penalties for not completing forms. I know this might be a new area, but it appears there might be scope for the Department to offer a support programme whereby an official of the Department would engage with such families to provide practical supports and, perhaps, step-by-step assistance with the various schemes that applied on the farm and how they can be rolled over, as well as possibly ensuring flexibility would be shown by the Department. Is the Minister of State open to considering that type of initiative and engaging with Embrace FARM and the committee to see if we can develop such a programme?