Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Phone calls. I am saying they have licences that have been approved for particular lengths of time. They are getting calls early in the morning and late at night. I am having very friendly calls with them. I will explain this to the Deputy. Some of them are telling me that personal reasons, family issues and different things that have happened mean they are not able to go ahead at this time. Many of them are saying that there are competing schemes, such as other farm schemes - we must talk about everything in an honest and open way - and they mention prices at the moment for cattle and sheep. Different things are competing and they are happy enough with what they are doing. They are reserving their call on it. Many of them are saying they are not sure yet. Their licences are there and it will last for a certain time, but when I ring them-----