Claire Kerrane (Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

ICOS and the ICSA both mentioned generational renewal. We are looking at a body of work to examine the economic and social impact of any further change to the derogation. Part and parcel of this is the next generation and the uncertainty that exists with the derogation. While grants and support exist, why would a farmer spend thousands more than they already have spent when it is not clear whether the derogation will remain as it is or there will be further reductions? I ask both groups to expand a little on generational renewal.

Regarding the wider impacts, this is not just an issue for dairy farmers. The witnesses have also spoken about tillage, but beyond that, I ask them to comment on the wider impact for livestock farmers, for example.