Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In knackers' yards, 800 cattle went through in seven days. They are taking on extra men. How many cattle have died during this crisis? The Minister knows the record, he has the CMMS, he knows exactly how many cattle there are in the State. There is a case for compensation here for those who had suffered extreme losses in this crisis.

I have a lot more to say because I live on an organic farm and I compliment my neighbours and those in my area who have come to the rescue of local farmers without seeking any additional funds for their bales. The quality of the bales being brought in and the foodstuffs is very poor because of the time of the year and that has also affected losses.