Mr. Muiris Kennedy:

It is a very good point in the context of the challenges for smaller producers in particular and how they can go about completing the application process given they have limited resources. Moreover, they have to go through an investigation by a Government authority. There is no one answer. At the outset, we need to have like-minded producers working together who believe they should put time and effort into this process to get the application over the line. There are certainly supports, albeit limited, with Design and Crafts Council Ireland providing mentorship and so on. Local enterprise offices throughout the country are also very helpful and can provide financial support to help producers get through the application process. There are supports out there. Nevertheless, we should not underestimate the challenges that relate to applying for this. It is not a trivial matter. The more coherent the producer group is together, with people thinking along the same lines, the easier it will be to have the registration approved.