Peter Callanan (Fianna Fail)

I have dealt with the live export issue. It is important to have a live export trade. Nobody will deny that except those few people who pretend to represent Irish people. They are equally and more vehemently involved in the nitrates directive. It is very important to have good relations with that grouping. They are anti-farmer and anti-agricultural production as we know it in this country. It requires a Damascene conversion if one contemplates coalition with them, but we would prefer to hear that now rather than later. Their genuine support is welcome and I would welcome more forthcoming support for the efforts of the Minister's team and the officials regarding those two very sensitive issues for this country. The Minister, Deputy Walsh, and his officials are doing their best on both issues. It is critical to have the support of national unity behind it. I hope that plea does not fall on barren ground.