Ms Justice Mary Laffoy:

I would like to make one observation on the point regarding the assembly not inviting anybody from the Department. In fact, an expert from Teagasc was in with us, which was very important, and there was very interesting information in his paper. I hear what the Senator is saying and there are questions to be asked, without a doubt. While it is up to this committee to determine how it does its business, it might be useful for members to hear more in relation to the agriculture sector than the assembly heard. I do not feel the same about the transport sector, which I believe we covered very well. However, in relation to the agriculture sector, it might be useful-----