Pippa Hackett (Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator. As he said, the charter is imminent. We are very hopeful of having a new charter in place very soon. I understand the importance of having the process completed and of having a charter that is fit for purpose and has the elements of fairness and transparency, which the Senator has highlighted.

I will certainly take away the Senator's concerns on cross-compliance. As he highlighted, we have to operate within the legal framework and regulations at both EU and national levels. Ultimately, we want a system that works for farmers and results in compliance with the regulations. I hope the charter will be able to deliver that. We look forward to seeing it very soon.