Mr. Michael Dowling:

The status of the Grant Thornton reports are finalised. One of them - the competition law report - is simply an explanation of what the competition law means in Ireland in respect of the beef sector. The in-spec bonus, at least, in the market requirement report, confirms that the market requires all the current specifications but not necessarily that every market requires them. In general, the under 30 month age requirement is fairly universal, as is the requirement for quality assurance. The requirements in respect of movement and length of time on the final farm are, however, required by some markets and not by others.

The report on price composition shows what the composition is on the chain within Ireland. As I have said repeatedly, however, it does not include what is added to it outside of Ireland.