Michael Comiskey (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for a good debate. I agree with my colleagues on the other side in respect of the wildlife Bill and following publication I urge the Minister to bring it first to the House, where we can have a good debate. Farmers have been the custodians of the countryside as the Minister has said. We move forward to reform of the Common Agricultural Policy and the rural development programme that will be agreed next year, all of which links in to that area.