Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

I have admitted on a number of occasions that the subvention scheme in place is far from ideal, and if we started from scratch we would never arrive at the current position. This has been acknowledged. As today is 1 February, we will have a completely new scheme in operation in 11 months' time which will be much more equitable and which I am sure Senator Ryan and Senator Browne will find favourable.