Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Government's commitment but I must reiterate that there is a high level of fear and trepidation throughout the agriculture industry. Farmers and beef producers in Tipperary and throughout the country are concerned for their futures. They seek assurances from the Government, the kinds of assurances the Tánaiste is giving us today, that contingency plans will be in place to protect their livelihoods. They need to be confident that the Government will stand by the industry by providing the necessary market conditions and the financial support for survival. If he could, the Tánaiste might refer to the bloodstock industry.

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