Trevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein)

That is all right. Go raibh míle maith agat.

I will make the opposite case to previous Senators. The legislation is an example of good co-operation between the North and South because it is in line with the legislation in the North. I often castigate certain Ministers for having little regard for what is happening in the North but I commend the Minister today because he does, on a regular basis, consult his counterpart in the North, Ms Michelle O'Neill, on these issues. The legislation is also in line with international best practice. Section 19 specifically deals with the inspection of protected animals and equipment and my party supports the retention of the section under those conditions. The legislation brings us more in line with what is happening in the North and keeps us all singing off the same hymn sheet. As the Minister has often stated, the latter is so important. The agriculture industry blurs the Border much more than other industries and it is very important that we have good co-operation and that our legislation is brought in line as much as possible.