Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Dillon. I thank the representatives from Macra na Feirme for giving us their perspective on this important issue. The organisation's chief executive contacted me some days ago and it worked out better that the witnesses had a slot of one hour to themselves this morning. While Macra na Feirme co-operates fully with the other farming organisations, it obviously has a different focus on policy because it represents young farmers in particular. It was most useful therefore to have had this separate session with the witnesses this morning. I reiterate that I wish Mr. Duffy the best after his two years as president of Macra na Feirme, and I am sure he will not be gone entirely from representing farmers. I also wish Mr. Keane the best in his two years as the incoming president of the organisation. I thank everyone for their engagement and we look forward to working together in future.