I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 to 207, inclusive, together.
The EU Commission is one of a number of bodies that carry out regular audits in relation to various payment schemes, operated by my Department, that are funded under the Common Agricultural Policy.
During 2017, the Commission carried out one such audit, in which issues relating to eligibility and inspections were examined.
The Commission has advised my Department of its findings and my officials are currently preparing a response. These communications will continue as part of a bilateral process over the coming months in accordance with standard procedure, and it would therefore be inappropriate to comment, at this stage, on any particular details as this is very much the beginning of what will be a very thorough deliberative process.