Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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Are there more farming groups around the country? Would it not be good to involve them? I am looking at the make-up of the board. In fairness to the IFA, there are six from the industry, two from the farming organisations and two independent members. Is it not heavily loaded with plastics experts as against representatives of the farmers who are paying all the money at both ends? The levy is built into the price of a roll of plastic and this is understandable. They are also charged when they sell it. Would the IFFPG not consider having a representative from all of the farming organisations? Would it consider making up the board of half farmers and half industry at least?