Mr. Tim Cullinan:

I could not agree more with Deputy Ryan. What we need to do first is to look at all of the vacant buildings and sites that are available. It is critical that we regenerate local towns and villages. Farmers will be keen to see old farm dwellings redeveloped as well and brought back into the system. As a group, we understand there is a housing crisis and with regard to anything we can do as farmers, we want to engage in that process. I presume the Deputy will agree that this tax that is being imposed on farmers who are farming adjacent to towns and villages is wrong. I appreciate the support at the meeting for a derogation on that.