Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

They were told it was the new white gold and they would have to increase production. In one fell swoop, all these fellows put their shirt, everything else and every bob and copper they had into their farms, including new machinery, more cows and all the cost involved in dealing with manure and other waste.

They have spent much money on that end as well in order to be environmentally friendly. They did their level best.

I am only delivering the message. The farmers down the country whom I represent are saying this is suiting the green agenda. As the Mr. Santini knows, we now have a Government that is driven by the green agenda. When the Green Party says jump, the Taoiseach and Tánaiste ask how high.