Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the statement made by the Minister on this important issue. Bord Bia's involvement in the markets is important. All I can ask is that we perhaps redouble our efforts regarding Bord Bia and see whether it could engage with exporters. If there is a space where a quarter of the export market is left open, we need to encourage new people to come in. I appreciate that it is a sensitive issue with the Bandon Mart co-operative stepping out of it, but the space and where it is at the moment is a huge issue for the agriculture industry.