Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Will Ms Byrne comment on how this research is being monitored and engaged, qualitatively, in terms of research papers? As a committee, we could get out there and go to those research stations and see it first hand. We have to believe in it. We are advocates for agriculture and the agrifood sector. We are in a role as strong advocates and political advocates for agriculture and the food industry. How does the Minister of State or how do her officials in the Department engage, monitor and do interim research and feedback, and reports? It may not be, but would it be possible to have further engagement or side business in relation to this research? I like to see things in the real; it makes it real. You have a greater confidence when you can actually see something happening. I am familiar with trial stations; I worked for An Foras Taluntais in Kinsealy. I am familiar with how these things work. Will Ms Byrne share that before Ms Fay comes in?