Mr. Bill Callanan:

The only thing I wish to bring to the Deputy's attention is the level of engagement we have had with stakeholders through the water quality group. We have had 28 or 29 meetings at this point with that group in relation to ensuring that all stakeholders are engaged with the process of improving water quality and being kept up to speed on the work we are doing, the engagement we are having, and the necessary evidence we are collating in terms of underpinning Ireland's application for derogation, as well as how we progress on compliance with the habitats directive. It has been unprecedented in my history, and I was involved in the 2010 negotiations on derogation, so I have been around for a while in relation to this. We are hugely engaged with all stakeholders, including industry, processors and farmers, to ensure that everybody is fully cognisant of the work that needs to be done and the work we are doing.