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

I thank Mr. Keane.

I will discuss the funding model as briefly as I can. The IFA's submission mentioned that the funding model must include those outside the farm gate who are beneficiaries of the programme. I presume that refers to the factories and, ultimately, all of us. Will Mr. Maher elaborate on how the IFA envisages that model working?

The witnesses have been unanimous in saying that the compensation schemes are inadequate and outdated. What do they need to be to cover farmers' costs associated with the programme?