Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)

Like previous speakers, I welcome the conclusion of negotiations between the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and pig processors which will see the industry back in operation today. From listening to the Tánaiste's earlier comments, we will have a Supplementary Estimate next week to give effect to that agreement. Will the Tánaiste ensure that adequate time is made available to discuss this very significant issue in the Dáil? I do not think a one hour time allocation is sufficient.

Have any other issues been envisaged within that Supplementary Estimate? I refer in particular to sweetheart deals that have been concluded between the independent republics of north Tipperary and south Kerry for the installation aid scheme.

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