Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is welcome that milk prices are rising, but those who are locked in to prices face an enormous challenge. The stress and fear these people are facing are very worrying. I again call out Ornua. It is my understanding that the company was asked to appear before the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine and has not yet agreed to do so. That is unacceptable at this point. This issue is causing enormous stress and worry. The Minister of State, Deputy Heydon, listened to the farmers yesterday. I thank him for his time and effort. He saw at first-hand the huge impact this is having and the massive amounts of money involved. I acknowledge those companies that have done the right thing in the circumstances, but they all need to do that.

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