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)

Mr. Tim Cullinan:

We also need to look at land availability. Other legislation that is currently being considered is creating problems in the context of overall land use. Horticulture is a very important sector and it is important to be able to supply directly to the local market but in all this strategy it is important to consider other legislation that may impact indirectly on the horticulture sector. The Senator is aware of the legislation to which I am referring. It is legislation relating to nitrates derogations and all those things. That may have a serious impact on land availability going forward.