I am sure that the Taoiseach is aware that the UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Mr. Michael Gove-----

Is this a question on promised legislation?

It is, of course. It is on very important legislation about our future after Brexit. Secretary of State Gove has expressed the view that tariffs should be imposed on Irish exports, especially beef, lamb and dairy products. This is very concerning. I hope the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and his Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine are aware of this in the first instance. This a vital issue and a very worrying one for the thousands of families involved in agriculture whether at the farm gate or in the associated spin-off and export industries. Will the Taoiseach make a statement on this matter and will he challenge Mr. Gove? We are told that we will be waiting for Hallowe'en for an outcome on Brexit but this statement has been made.

The Taoiseach can answer if he feels this is an appropriate matter for questions on promised legislation.

I do not think that it is but that is a decision for the Chair.

I will decide on it and it is not appropriate for questions on promised legislation.

Other questions have included the Tuam babies and everything else and nothing was asked about those.

I think Deputy Mattie McGrath is a good example to lead on.

This is very important issue.

The Taoiseach wants to take the question.

I believe in the European Union and in free trade and not in tariffs, quotas or rules of origin. That is why I am not in favour of Brexit. I am in favour of the European Union because that is one of the things it is all about.