It is fair to say there is huge disquiet with regard to this issue. Farmers across the country, and indeed at home in Kerry, are very angry. It is fair to say we pride ourselves on the quality of our beef and the high standards we set. Farmers have been subjected to onerous inspections regularly. I appreciate that there have been a number of calls for the chairman of Bord Bia to resign. I think the right thing to do at this stage is to wait and see what develops tomorrow at the agriculture committee meeting, but it is important to say that there is huge anger out there with regard to this issue. It is a shame that it has come to this following so closely on the Mercosur deal and vote. Tensions are high at the moment. I just hope for all our sakes that this comes to the right conclusion. I am already looking forward to attending the meeting tomorrow and hearing Mr. Murrin.

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