Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That answer is comprehensive but the questions needed to have been asked and answered. Mr. Doran highlighted a fact I have identified myself, to do with calving intervals. It is a shock to the system when one reads about it first. The first thing one does is put one's head in the sand and go into denial. However, that will not last too long.

I thank the representatives of both organisations for attending and presenting us with a clear picture of how data are gathered, evaluated and disseminated for use. The delegates have given us much information today. I am not quite sure what we will do next but we will certainly consider everything and summarise the outcome of the past two sessions with a view to determining how to proceed.