The most recent Teagasc report indicates that there could be a 50% drop in dairy farming incomes next year. Many young farmers in particular are investing massive sums of money in farm infrastructure. It would be devastating for them and for rural communities around then country if that report were to prove even remotely correct. Will the Government, through the Whips, set aside time at the earliest date to debate this issue in the Chamber? The matter will be discussed by the agriculture committee, of course, but it cannot be dealt with adequately in this House by way of Topical Issue matter or parliamentary question.

I had to look twice when I saw Deputy Deasy changing seats. It was because his microphone was broken but, for a moment, it looked like he was moving to be closer to Deputy Peter Mathews.

The Taoiseach wishes.

Can we not be friends, a Thaoisigh?

This is a fundamentally important issue for the agricultural sector and for young farmers all over the country. I will bring the Deputy's proposal to the attention of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I listened to the president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association speaking about this recently. It is something that is of great importance nationally. The Deputy can take it there will be discussion here early in the new session.