Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)

I acknowledge the Minister's response with regard to capping and to the United Kingdom's position. It is clear the British would be against a cap for reasons arising from their monarchy, the Queen's progeny and the amount of land they own. Consequently, this would stand to reason. However, I refer to the flexibility arrangements about which the Minister has spoken. Does he refer to flexibility in the sense that there would be an envelope for Ireland regarding the greening aspect, whereby Ireland would have a degree of flexibility as to how it could spend such funds? Alternatively, does he refer to a degree of flexibility for Ireland with regard to the overall envelope? The Minister should clear this up.

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