Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for their presentation. Following on from Deputy Fitzmaurice, my understanding is that much of this proposal is for small and minor changes. However, it indicates the direction of travel in respect of the new CAP and is, therefore, of some interest. Ms McPhillips mentioned GAEC 2 and there is talk of some eco schemes coming into that. There is also more recognition of organic farming. Organic farmers will automatically be considered for GAEC 1.

Payments per animal or beehive were mentioned. In respect of all these simplifications, as they are called, will farmers have to do anything or is it just a process that happens at a level out there?