Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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As Mr. Nolan pointed out, we cannot grant aid somebody to get into compliance, if that person is not compliant.

Where something becomes a requirement for a particular farm, the farmer cannot receive grant aid for it. That is why it is important that we give lead-in times and notice of what is coming down the tracks and an adjustment period. That was done in the context of the low-emission slurry spreading, LESS, grants for slurry spreaders. Notice was given of what was coming down the tracks in order to allow those who would need to do it in future to become compliant and have the opportunity to avail of that grant aid to be able to get the equipment. Likewise, I foresee that the approach to be taken will give due notice to allow people to avail of grants and support to get the equipment to enable them to do it. However, as is the case now, those who are not in compliance cannot be grant-aided. That will continue to be the case.