Mr. Paul Savage:

The Leas-Chathaoirleach is speaking about the nutrient importation scheme. We are working on it and our intention is to introduce it shortly. We have been developing the terms and conditions and we hope to finalise it very soon. The commitment is very clear that we will introduce the scheme as soon as we can. It will be introduced shortly.

Promoting the scheme and trying to get uptake and buy-in from the sector is a significant issue. There is resistance at some level in the industry regarding how inefficient it could be. What proposals does the Department have to engage directly with the tillage sector in particular to raise awareness of the scheme and to take into consideration the needs of farmers regarding what the scheme can do for them?