Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

I am coming to the question. What struck me was how important it is to taste test before one purchases and how important it is to let the country know what is available, both domestically and internationally. Is Bord Bia doing something like that? Why would it not do so at our ports of entry? It could be done on a smaller scale than I have outlined. Last night, I met a chocolate manufacturer who does not sell to shops but has a wonderful product. This links with what the two previous speakers said.

Amendment No. 18 to the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which is due in the Dáil on Thursday, deals with EU regulations on land reclamation. Could that be delayed until the end of the year so that all parties can agree a workable outcome? If the Bill, with the amendment, goes through it will hinder farm efficiencies.