Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

I thank you, Sir, for selecting this Adjournment matter because it is very important that we address the difficulties in the beef industry. Protests are taking place outside many factories. In County Roscommon protests are under way this week outside the Kepak factory in Athleague. There should be a full examination of the relationship between the beef processing industry, farmers and the providers of stock. The protests have not received much attention because of the Nice treaty referendum campaign.