Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 28 September 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine

General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion

Photo of Matt CarthyMatt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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I agree that seeking an all-Ireland solution makes eminent sense. Notwithstanding the example Mr. Carroll gave, in my county a farmer's nearest merchant might be across the Border. I share his view that it is difficult to see how this will serve the purpose for which it is intended without having an all-Ireland dimension to it. Based on his interactions with the Department, does he believe there is a mechanism to resolve this? Does it require political agreement or-----