Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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I have a number questions. I thank the Minister for being here and for his comprehensive opening statement. On animal welfare and the sheep welfare scheme, the original allocation was approximately €20 million per annum. The new Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, strategic plan provides a similar allocation. This allocation has never been fully spent. There has been an historical underspend in this scheme. I note this Supplementary Estimate essentially reflects the new reference year. Is the Minister pursuing particular measures to ensure this scheme is fully utilised and drawn down in the next CAP?