Eugene Murphy (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The reason I put the question is that I have had representations in recent months about this matter and the difficulties that were arising for farmers and I had a multitude of calls after that meeting. People were not robustly attacking the ICBF but they said they did not get satisfactory answers. Other members were right when they referred to the issue. I would not use the term "mental health", but there is anxiety among farmers about the income they are losing and going to lose.

We will park that there. How many of our guests have been at the launch of an agricultural show in recent years? Okay. What is the one thing that stands out in that regard? I am PRO of Strokestown agricultural show, which is one of the strongest shows in the country, as my colleagues from Roscommon or Galway will know. I do not know whether Deputy Cowen was ever at it, but he is welcome next year. I am very much involved in supporting shows such as those in Castlerea, Roscommon and many other locations. What is the major ingredient when the show is launched a couple of weeks prior to the event taking place?