Martin Ferris (Kerry North-West Limerick, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his presentation. I have one question on fisheries. The Minister said he had a meeting with the stakeholders on Wednesday, 26 November. Could we have an update on how the meeting went, if possible?

The Minister mentioned mixed organic and conventional farming, recourse to non-organic seed and breeding animals and the control regime. Could he elaborate on that? Does it include GMOs?

What effect is the Russian ban having on Irish produce at present from a monetary point of view? Could the Minister give us his assessment of the effects of the ban?

The super-levy bill to be faced next year will inhibit many in their preparation for the abolition of the milk quotas. The Minister said he is trying to ensure the levy can be paid over time. If people who are currently investing to prepare themselves for the abolition of the quota find they are to be penalised for a number of years, it will be very counterproductive.