Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. After four hours, we might call the meeting to a close. I acknowledge the witnesses who appeared before us from the Department and the two other organisations and allowed us the opportunity to discuss this important issue. I apologise for the break. It was unfortunate. I acknowledge the witnesses’ commitment to ensuring that we got the information required. On behalf of the committee, I thank the witnesses for their contributions.

The committee’s next meeting will take place on Wednesday, 3 July at 5.30 p.m. when we will examine the Department of food, agriculture and marine’s statement of strategy 2023-26. As there are no more matters to discuss, the meeting is adjourned.