Peter Callanan (Fianna Fail)

Perhaps I might start where I left off, having run out of time.

Before I do so, I pay tribute to the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Deputy Coughlan, also acknowledging the staff of the Department, who have served this country and the interests of agriculture well, no matter who was in Government.

Earlier I made a special plea to the Minister that I hope both she and the House will endorse. I know of her compassion, leadership and strength of character. I could go on in such a vein, but I have a special plea to make. Those of us who watch television and see poverty, misery and death through hunger in Africa——