Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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I would like to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to the family of Noel Treacy, and also to Senator Buttimer on his loss. I apologise for attending online. I am trying to balance attendance at two meetings at once.

I thank the Minister for his attendance and his opening remarks. I will try not to repeat questions that have already been asked and I will try to ask my questions as quickly as possible. On programme A, there has been a dramatic increase in what are described as other controls and the number of phytosanitary certificates. Is that as a result of Brexit? What exactly do those controls involve?