Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of national and local importance, namely, the urgent need for a debate on all aspects of agriculture in light of the fact that Grove Turkeys in Monaghan has paid off 130 workers, creating major problems for 85 turkey farms; 60,000 farmers are not receiving REPS on which they depend to meet repayments and living expenses; the pig and poultry industry is in chaos; and the Government's failure to introduce legislation in respect of the labelling of most meat products. I hope the Ceann Comhairle can agree to my request to debate this urgent matter.

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