Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

He is an expert at misinformation. He has been picking numbers off the top of his head for the last six months. We are concentrating on areas of high risk. The issue of financial support will be considered when we know the extent of the problem. We will not know this until inspections have been carried out.

The spirit of the amendment tabled by Deputy Collins meets exactly what I suggested I would do on Committee Stage. I have checked it legally and been told that I cannot accept the wording. That is all that is between us. However, I agree with the spirit of the amendment which is in line with the commitment I gave on Committee Stage. I think Deputy Ó Cuív said we were making progress when I said that.

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