Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Challenges Facing the Fruit and Vegetable Industry: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Paul DalyPaul Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I was not expecting to get in so soon. I thank the witnesses for their presence this evening. I have read the comprehensive opening statement. On the future of the sector, how does Mr. McCormack see the planned 30% expansion in production happening? From what direction will it come? Will it be the likes of Mr. McCormack's business, which is already established? Should it be aimed at getting such businesses to expand or is there potential to bring new producers to the table? If so, what are the main inhibitors currently stopping people getting into the horticulture or fruit and vegetable sector?

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