Mr. Brendan Gleeson:

I was before the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine and mentioned Professor Paddy Wall and the work he is doing. This is one of the issues he will look at. There may be guidance available from other professionals. I am sure the concept of fit and proper person exists with regard to the legal profession or the medical profession so there might be guidance in all of that for us. All I am saying is that it is tricky enough. I agree with what the Cathaoirleach says about the three years but the three years are based on EU law as I understand it. We will be looking at that with a view to tightening up in a way that reflects public opinion and common sense.