Pauline O'Reilly (Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The critical point is the voluntary versus involuntary nature of these actions. Results-based schemes are key to farmers getting on board. I can tell that the farmers in heavy peatland areas are on board. I was interested to know about the ongoing engagement because a touch it and see approach will have to be taken to tell if that is working. Upwards of 50,000 farmers can avail of ACRES and it has €1.5 billion of funding, so it could be significant in having an impact on rewetting some of those parcels of lands.