Mr. Shane Herlihy:

I am not aware of any research that says a significant improvement will be seen in 12 months. I have seen research in which Teagasc was involved that says it will take time, particularly in the case of the larger catchments. The EPA representatives referred to some of the problems they perceive as being a big issue, with particular mention of the Barrow and Slaney. They are big catchments and the changes there will take a very long time to manifest themselves.