Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)

——are prepared to come in tonight, they will have their opportunity on the floor of this House to vote against the regulation.

Many of the Government Deputies who spoke tonight were sensible. They did not mention the Minister's amendment but talked about avian flu, the dairy industry and the beef industry. They ignored the issue because they know she is wrong, she will crucify farmers and put them out on the road.

I ask the House to support our motion and vote against the Government amendment.

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