Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will be very brief. I welcome the delegation and wish Mr. O'Toole the very best of luck in his new role. I want to come back to the sheep sector. Is there anything that can be done in the short term to promote the sale of sheepmeat? The sector is going through a very difficult time at the moment. The witnesses said they had a marketing campaign for the long term.

Is there anything that could be done in the short term to try to help that industry? It is going through a very difficult time. In relation to the drinks industry and selling whiskey abroad, what is the current position? Is it strong? There are many new people in that industry creating jobs and employment. What marketing is being done for that abroad?