Ian Marshall (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I wish to echo the sentiments expressed by my colleague, who stole my thunder. The Balmoral show in Northern Ireland is a major four-day event. It is not just about farming; it is for everyone including families and communities. The Balmoral show, the National Ploughing Championships and the Cork show are significant community events and act as trade-building exercises for businesses right across the island. At this critical time, when it is especially important that we strengthen our business links, infrastructure and the relationship between the farming fraternity and everyone on the island of Ireland, I wish to make it known near and far that when the sun is shining, it is a good opportunity to travel north to visit the show in Balmoral Park. I encourage people to reciprocate the gesture and come south for the National Ploughing Championships.