Paul Connaughton (Galway East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

From an ICBF perspective, our very clear breeding recommendation is that in order to achieve genetic gain, purebred bulls should be used to generate the next generation. The scheme allows for non-purebred bulls to be used but the ICBF recommends at all times that a purebred bull be used. All aspects of our breeding programme support that.