Joe Flaherty (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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That is great. I am sorry if I put Mr. Fitzgerald on the spot with that question but he did very well. I thank him.

I will move on to Mr. Smyth and Mr. McCabe of the ICMSA. We have not mentioned the new regulations coming in, which will require pre- or post-movement testing of cattle. The case has been made that farmers cannot be expected to be burdened with this additional cost, given the considerable costs they already face. Has there been any engagement with the Department on that? What is the position in that regard?