Ms Deirdre Fay:

We are, therefore, very much up-to-date concerning the work those producers are doing. Many of those in the mushroom sector are part of the producer organisation scheme, which is administered by the Department. As part of that endeavour, we know exactly what kind of work is going on and being done on the ground. Regarding the mushroom efficiency schemes, these were capital investment schemes to allow those involved in this area to invest in their businesses.