Mr. Tom Canning:

We have grey hair for a reason. We have travelled down this road. As presidents, we have all made representations. We have gone with enthusiasm and positivity into every single meeting that we have attended here. We have a good working relationship with sections within the Department of agriculture. That is freely acknowledged. We have an excellent working relationship with our Teagasc counterparts as well. We are both critically important. We are looking for small asks. I remind members to look at that second last page and the four key asks we are looking for. By getting those supported, the multiplier effect in terms of the cost benefit to the Irish taxpayer but above all, to Irish farming, is absolutely enormous.

We need to fulfil that potential and this is really our last chance. The committee is the last hope in terms of getting that engagement and supporting us in what we are trying to achieve.