Eugene Murphy (Fianna Fail)
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I am delighted to be here to support the guests. My first job was teaching horticulture. I make a constant argument that when we talk about environmental issues, we are defeating the purpose when we ban the production of peat here and bring it in from eastern Europe instead. Also, we need to consider all the things we could produce in this country instead of importing them from all over the world. What effect is that having on our emissions? I have said before to the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan. There should be incentives, from an environmental perspective, to help the fruit and vegetable growers of this country.