I propose to take Questions Nos. 2003 and 2004 together.
The position of farmers in each county that would be comparatively better off with a 100% convergence option versus the 85% convergence option in both the first and final year of convergence remains as stated in Parliamentary Question 55062/21 and Parliamentary Question 56451/21 with the caveats of the data modelling outlined.
The payment position will be unique to every farmer due to their payment entitlement value, but also their eligible land area, and the Pillar 1 schemes (Eco scheme and the Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability scheme etc) for which they apply.
The figures examined include the allocation for Eco-Schemes which result in a Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) ceiling, that in turn determines convergence and therefore the BISS value.
My Department is currently working on a modelling document that will inform farmers of the final measures submitted in the CAP Strategic Plan. This will hopefully add clarity for farmers on the payment landscape in 2023 and beyond.
Convergence option