Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

While there is an expectation that they may remain the same for some time, there will at least be a once-off requirement for veterinary certification if there is a change. These are all additional costs that will place Ireland's products at a disadvantage relative to other similar products on supermarket shelves in the United Kingdom. As I stated, there is no upside to a Brexit, and I implore all parties in this House that share the view that Ireland's interests are best served by the UK remaining in the European Union to reach out to those communities that are entitled to vote in the referendum.

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