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

I thank Deputy Mattie McGrath and those working in his office, including David and Mairead, for their work on preparing this Private Members' motion. I thank the Members here this evening who have spoken very knowledgeably and sincerely in support of the motion. There are plenty of people from various corners of the House who make a lot of noise about other subjects and there is no sign of them tonight. It is because they have forgotten this is an agricultural country. They have forgotten that the farmers are the backbone of Ireland.

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