I join with Senator Rose Conway-Walsh in her congratulations to Harry Kane. His grandmother was from Caherconlish and Caherline. In what might be a good omen for Limerick hurling, his great-great-grandfather was a member of the first all-Ireland hurling team for Limerick in 1897, so that could augur well for Limerick in the hurling final this year.

I am sure that thought will sustain him.

He might keep putting a few over the bar.

My own grandmother is from Caherconlish.

We are already over the allotted time.

On a more serious matter, the weather is an issue for farmers in Limerick. Extremes of weather are very difficult for farmers and agriculture is a huge element of our industrial and business base. We had extremes of rain not long ago and we now have extremes of sunshine. Many farmers are being forced to do their second cut of silage now because the grass is burning up. While I know time is limited, I ask that the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine would make a brief appearance in the Seanad prior to it breaking up. In some cases, yields have reduced by two thirds. Not only is the grass burning up, but farmers are being forced to take a second cut of silage ahead of time, which is bringing the yields back. Prevention is far better than the cure.

I ask the Leader to make contact, if possible, with the Minister, Deputy Creed, with regard to having a brief discussion on the matter. It is hugely important that we deal with this. Farmers are making contact with me because they are getting worried. I request the Cathaoirleach and the Leader to arrange for the Minister to come to the House. While a census is ongoing with regard to farmers' fodder requirements into the future, the problem is that current extreme weather conditions are having an impact on farmers.