Michael McNamara (Clare, Labour)
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I asked a similar question earlier. How can a participant be certain, when it comes to having the 50%, that the replacement cows and bull are four or five stars? As Deputy Fitzmaurice pointed out, one could start off with a four- or five-star bull but end up with a two-star bull, notwithstanding one's best efforts. How can one be certain about star ratings? How does a new entrant into beef farming join the scheme?