The recent lifting of the six county Russian ban provides market access for an additional 36% of our live cattle, although, because it is a very difficult market, this opportunity is not being fully exploited. The Egyptian market is not providing good access whereas at one time it took 100,000 tonnes of Irish beef. The price of approximately 81p per lb for quality stock is exceptionally low and not viable. The Minister of State is very conscious of prices, knows the business well and will be concerned about this trend.