Eugene Murphy (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We now have statements on live industry supports. I know many Members have a keen interest in this area. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, to speak to us this evening. When she took office, she did not expect to be hit with a tsunami of Covid. I compliment her on all that has been done. I must keep an independent hat on me. I call on the Minister to speak for five minutes and then I will call on Senators to make their contributions. I give the floor to the Minister.