Ms Sharon Murphy:

First, I agree with the Senator on the issue of simplification. It is the continual elusive thing we are all looking for and it seems harder to get to. Regarding farmers and their concerns, as I said, some elements of this proposal will have a much bigger impact in other member states. With large arable areas, the changes in GAEC 8 are quite significant for them. It is certainly something that has been very much welcomed for farmers in those areas.