Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the two Teagasc representatives for a very informative exchange of views.

On behalf of the other members of the committee I wish Professor Boyle well. I worked with Professor Boyle over many years and he has served the agricultural sector exceptionally well in evolving and very challenging circumstances. His ability to assemble and co-ordinate the research available to formulate the best policy and technology for the sector to prosper in a profitable and sustainable manner will be his legacy. His successor in Teagasc will have a hard act to follow. I wish Professor Boyle well in whatever future career he chooses to follow.

I thank Dr. O'Mara and Professor Boyle for a very enlightening discussion. It will very much help us to put our submission together for the Joint Committee on Climate Action. We appreciate them taking the time to give us their views and outline the work they are doing for the sector in assembling the scientific evidence that is vital for us to make the arguments for our sector.

I thank everyone for attending on what has been a fairly long day since 10.30 this morning. The meeting is adjourned until 9 a.m. on Monday, 19 April, when we will have a private meeting on Microsoft Teams.