Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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There is merit in what Deputy Naughten said. I have also suggested it. For the purposes of convergence, if one disregards the grassland component of it, one could move up and move down, add it back and have it disregarded for the purpose of the calculation of convergence. It is not necessary to top-up the money. It could be done without the €14 million being touched. That is my opinion.

I thank the witnesses for their attendance and presentation to the committee.

Before suspending the meeting to allow the witnesses to withdraw, it has been brought to my attention that our colleague, Deputy Nicky McFadden, has passed away. On behalf of the committee members, I extend our sympathy to her family. There are expressions of sympathy taking place now in the Dáil. For those of us who knew her well this is a sad occasion.