Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Forestry Policy and Strategy (Resumed): Discussion

Mr. John Murray:

More boats but unfortunately we can only bring boats from one part, which is part of Scotland. Therefore, boats are not a major option at this point in time. What we are planning is huge because our businesses are very technological. They are very machinery intensive and capital intensive. When we look to the future, we have to examine our processing techniques and invest in them. It is very expensive to do. If you see a gap in your future, you will look at the investment and question whether it is such a good idea.