Joe Flaherty (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am sure the IFA can appreciate that to ask for a ban, albeit temporary, on the importation of any product is fairly draconian and unprecedented at a committee in these Houses. What level of engagement has the IFA had with its Scottish farmer organisation counterparts? Specifically referencing what the Department has said, basically it is reassured that "As long as Scottish authorities are in position to continue to demonstrate the area from which the logs have been sourced is free from harmful organisms", and provided that measure is in place. Is the IFA reassured from its counterparts in Scotland that that can be done? Has the IFA engaged with its counterparts in Scotland on this?