Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am sorry, but I must cut across Dr. Lalor and ask my next question. It is for the same team, and I presume Dr. Lalor will take it. The knowledge transfer programme was probably one of the most significant programmes that Teagasc rolled out in the past decade. It changed how Teagasc got information out to the farming community. I am seeking a few indications regarding it, though. How many female-only groups are participating? How does Teagasc propose to deal and work with the women who want to be involved in knowledge transfer? Is the requirement to be a herd keeper a barrier to people who want to be part of the programme? I have encountered many more than ten people, particularly females, who want to participate in the knowledge transfer scheme but, because they are not the herd keepers, they are effectively ruled out of it. How is the scheme working, what can be done to improve it and what should be done to ensure that female participation in the scheme can be moved forward?