Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

That is perfect, I thank Ms Ryan.

I read an announcement in the paper in relation to Bord Bia. I am not accusing the officials of it or saying it is right, but how do they stand over farms that are killing calves at a week or two weeks old?

I saw a reference to this in the paper. Again, I am not accusing the witnesses but it indicated Bord Bia had said they would have to be eight weeks. When you talk about veal at seven or eight months, it is not killing a calf for most farmers. This message needs to go out loud and clear. Most farmers around this island put their arms around their calves and mind them to the best of their abilities. They do not get them slaughtered in factories. Why is Bord Bia allowing this?