Mr. Matthew McGreehan:

I want to respond to the point by Senator Brady regarding insurance and training. I am with FBD. Its representatives come out to the farm and inspect it, and it is included in my package. Social farming is a business and the farmer, as a social farmer, is included in the package. FBD is very reasonable with regard to ensuring farmers for social farming.

Training is ongoing. I have been a social farmer for 12 years and my training is ongoing. For example, I will attend a first aid course on Friday. Leitrim Development Company keeps me and other farmers on our toes, including farmers who have been there a long time. I display my certificates for working with vulnerable adults, etc.

Deputy Fitzmaurice asked how much farmers get paid. It is hugely important that farmers are paid. The rate of pay is not sustainable and I said that the very first day when the pilot project commenced.