Paul Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I apologise for my absence due to a vote in the Seanad. The Chairman can tell me if I repeat anything.

A question I was thinking of before I left for the Seanad was to ask the four groups their views on organic farming, as one of the least greenhouse gas emitting sectors, being a solution to this problem. What bonuses could the dairy sector see it giving to dairy farming? Likewise, with a view to the production that we need to keep up from the point of view of profitability, what is Teagasc's outlook on organics? In a situation like this, we all have to take into consideration state aid. The organic sector traditionally probably needs more support. Going forward, what are the opinions of the other groups on organics as a stepping stone in the right direction with regards to climate change?