Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I take the point the Deputy is making, but we have some very good companies here in Ireland, such as Kerry Group and Dairygold, which are also very big and well able to fight their own corner. We have to look at the overall context of what Ireland is doing and what is best for Ireland. I certainly believe that no stone will be left unturned in any negotiations or agreement which might affect food businesses, whether they are big or small. I am confident that any negotiations will be done for the benefit of this country.

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