Mr. John O'Sullivan:

I would say maximum 25%. If more companies are allowed to grow up there will be clusters. If there is only one company the rest will be way down. Companies copy each other. We might be one of those that are ahead but people will copy us. In that way, more people will come into the industry. As it grows more people will come into it. I think a maximum of 25% would be best.

Processors hold the licence. Dairy co-operatives do not sell to other co-operatives. If I wanted, tomorrow I could buy in-calf cows and sell milk to Kerry co-op next March but I would not need a licence. I would not have to comply with Environmental Protection Agency standards. There is no barrier to entry.