Tom Barry (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his explanation of the beef genomic scheme. It strikes me that it is quite novel and innovative. Does the Minister propose to patent the research being done? Is it linked with universities and is the research and development money being spent on it coming from other parts of the budget? Does the Minister envisage this to be knowledge that could be exported down the line or will it be made free to everyone who seeks it?