Mr. Matt Dempsey:

I will make just one point, if I may. Senator Daly asked, if the committee had Teagasc in here, what we would ask them. I would ask them to quantify the cost disadvantage that Irish farmers are under vis-à-vis the new large-scale competitors in the world market. If that cost disadvantage were quantified, at least it would give a base for the discussion both internally and at Europe.

Incidentally, I do not think I have ever heard such a positive, well-intentioned, informed questioning at a committee as we have seen here today. The goodwill is palpable and hugely appreciated.