Mr. Fergal O'Leary:

Let me add one point. The fact that the producer organisation exemption is in place recognises the special status of the agri-sector. Without it, there would be a very different conversation regarding competition law.

The importance of this sector in Ireland and across Europe is accepted. This facility, which allows producers to come together, is helping to solve the problems that exist. The Beef Plan Movement has taken the time and the effort to make an application and to be approved. That helps their members to work within the system that exists at present.