John Carty (Fianna Fail)

I join with my colleague, Senator O'Toole, in congratulating the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on the Brazilian beef issue. I also congratulate the IFA. As a lobby group, it did tremendous detective work in bringing this to light. This is an opportune time to ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to come to the House to discuss what was contained in a recent announcement on extra benefits for the sheep sector which is experiencing a difficult time and to discuss REPS 4 in detail. It would be a worthwhile exercise.

I also support my colleague, Senator Mark Daly, and other Senators in calling for the Leader to facilitate a debate on the pharmacists' issue.