Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)

I introduced the other two schemes because they are the ones with the nearest deadline, which must have their systems changed. That is why I am prioritising those two particular schemes. I hope to launch them before mid-June. We have been involved in discussions with the relevant representative groups and farming organisations to ensure that the technical details of these schemes are as suitable as possible for individual farmers in the pig and poultry sectors. I do not have a date for the commencement of the other measures. There are financial implications, so next year's Estimates will determine how soon we will be in a position to roll out the other three schemes.

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