Tim Lombard (Fine Gael)
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It is true that the Signpost programme should involve all farmers, whether they are clients of Teagasc. In that sense, it is a totally different model to the client-based one that Teagasc generally uses. It is a unique model in that sense and it takes into consideration people who would use a private adviser as well. What level of advisers is required on the ground to deliver it, given the uniqueness of the course?