Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It is, of course. It is on very important legislation about our future after Brexit. Secretary of State Gove has expressed the view that tariffs should be imposed on Irish exports, especially beef, lamb and dairy products. This is very concerning. I hope the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and his Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine are aware of this in the first instance. This a vital issue and a very worrying one for the thousands of families involved in agriculture whether at the farm gate or in the associated spin-off and export industries. Will the Taoiseach make on a statement on this matter and will he challenge Mr. Gove? We are told that we will be waiting for Halloween for an outcome on Brexit but this statement has been made.

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