Mr. Seamus Scallan:

I met the farming bodies. I stated to them that we are paying a levy of €1.90 to Bord Bia and we should examine using that money to set up a lairage in France. That is where I believe that money should be used. I also made some suggestions about different aspects of where our exports should go. The answer was that option was a non-runner because Bord Bia is a Government body and it was not going to put money into something like that. It was too late then to do anything about the issue. We had four or five months where we could have done something. As Mr. Doyle stated, all we need is a shed. The paperwork is done in Ireland and all of the travelling plans, etc. We just need a place to rest and feed the calves. What we are seeking is not rocket science.