Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

There was no interaction and he totally ignored the IFA and other farming bodies by bringing in this legislation. He agreed he would not do this and this is what he has done. Fine Gael is facilitating the Minister, Deputy Ross, and hurting many farmers who are hurt badly enough as it is with the inclement weather of the last two to three months.

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