Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent)
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361. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the SWOT analysis and needs assessment for the CSP and the eco scheme and agri-environment referred to in his answer to Parliamentary Question No. 292 of 27 May 2021 took account of the detail and table in the replies to Parliamentary Question Nos. 283 and 288 of 27 May 2021 and correspondingly the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 291 of 27 May 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35080/21]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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The SWOT analysis undertaken as part of the development of the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027, which amounts to 300 pages, details the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats identified in the Irish agricultural sector to date. The Needs Assessment identifies and prioritises the high-level needs of the agricultural sector, based on the evidence provided in the SWOT Analysis, as well as feedback from stakeholders and the European Commission. Interventions will be designed based on the needs identified and an intervention strategy will be developed focussing on priorities.

The SWOT Analysis was conducted using both qualitative and quantitative data sources. Qualitative data sources included national and international policy papers, research and evaluation papers and surveys. Both national and international quantitative data sources were also used. Quantitative data analysis was generally undertaken at an aggregated level but was also undertaken at a disaggregated level, where this data was readily available. International data sources included Eurostat and the OECD. National data sources included the CSO, EPA and Teagasc Sustainability Reports.

Both the SWOT analysis and needs assessment are available at: www.gov.ie/en/publication/76026-common-agricultural-policy-cap-post-2020/#developing-our-national-cap-plan