Mr. Francie Gorman:

This is two pronged. The schemes have become so complicated to administer and apply for that we do not have enough consultants or advisers for the workload that has been created. This puts pressure on the consultants and advisers and mistakes are being made. If schemes were less complicated, it would probably help. I know it is not part of the remit of the appeals Bill, but whether we like it or not, we are where we are. It is not good enough that when people have problems with applications, the Department's answer is to go back to the consultant who has insurance to cover a mistake and sue the consultant who is doing work for them. This is the answer being given to farmers.