Does the Taoiseach agree that the trade embargo imposed by the Libyan authorities on the purchase of cattle and food products from this country had a very serious effect on our export market? Does he agree that the embargo was imposed by them following the serious discourtesy shown to a trade delegation from Libya? The Minister for Foreign Affairs showed absolute contempt for them when they visited here seven months ago. Does the Taoiseach agree, having agreed that the embargo resulted from that event, it had a major effect on our trading prospects for the future and were it not for the recent visit by Deputy Haughey and the subsequent lifting of the trade embargo the damage which Deputy Barry and the Government did to the trade would have continued? Will the Taoiseach, in a gracious mood, offer his compliments and those of the Government to the leader on this side of the House for the great work he has done?

Hear, hear.

Be generous.

In his relatively long statement the Deputy gave every purported fact wrong. I will not comment on them all. The Deputy can hardly be expected to be taken seriously when he makes comments of that kind. As is well known, there has not been any adverse impact in respect of the matter the Deputy mentioned——

Cop yourself on.

The Taoiseach is losing all credibility.

——as the Deputy would know if he knew anything about cattle prices.