Dr. Kevin Hanrahan:

On the crop diversity rule in terms of CAP payments, our analysis for the previous round of the CAP was that it was not going to be a major problem for most farmers. I do not think it is a major barrier. However, the CAP is up for re-negotiation, as the Deputy probably knows. This matter may well be discussed in terms of the development of our national CAP strategic plan but I do not believe it is a major obstacle.