Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I again thank Senator O'Reilly for putting this issue on the agenda. The sector is very strong in his home county of Cavan and the constituency of Cavan-Monaghan, as is the poultry sector. Those two counties are shining lights in terms of driving forward the opportunities in the agrifood sector and are leaders regarding poultry and pigs. I am very much aware of the pressures farmers in his county are under, as well as in my county and throughout the country. We will monitor the situation closely and seek to support farmers through this period. I look forward to continuing to discuss the challenges in the sector with the Senator offline, as he has engaged with me since the issue began to emerge.