Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticultural Industry: Discussion

Photo of Michael CollinsMichael Collins (Cork South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I asked about nurseries and other businesses that have been heavily impacted. Has any consideration been given to a compensation package for these people whose businesses have been almost destroyed? There was no withdrawal plan and no time given to adjust. These nurseries have been caught out. As with everything else in this country, they can bring it in from abroad as long as we are not seen to be making it in Ireland. That seems to be the new Irish solution. Are there any plans to compensate the nurseries or other businesses that have been impacted? I would appreciate it if that question could be answered.

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