Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Sherlock for his questions. Turning to the beef task force first, it has carried out a good deal of work by bringing farm organisations and stakeholders together. It has an important role to play in future as well and I will ensure it continues to work productively.

Regarding the harvesting of peat, the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, has put together a committee to examine this matter. I agree it would not make sense for us to be importing peat if such production were to stop domestically. We must find a practical way of approaching this issue.

On point-to-point racing, I have had many representations from Deputies and Senators on this issue, and I know the challenge the pandemic has posed for horses in training and for an industry which has great value economically. It will be monitored and assessed in light of the public health advice.

Regarding the Deputy's final point on the young Indian activist, I will certainly raise this matter with the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

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