Michael Mullins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I support the call for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Coveney, to be invited come before the House at his earliest convenience in order to discuss a number of matters relating to agriculture. One of those matters - to which Senator Mullen referred - relates to the position regarding the cattle export company TLT International. What is happening in that regard is going to leave many marts and farmers in serious financial difficulties.

Another issue I would like to discuss with the Minister is one that is causing anger and frustration in County Galway, where I live - namely, the methods used during the carrying out of inspections. The system appears to be designed to catch farmers out.