Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)

In view of the fact that 3,500 farmers and 1,500 workers are on the verge of losing their jobs in the sugar beet industry, can time be provided to discuss this important matter? This involves more than 5,000 people in total. Many years ago legislation was enacted to set up the sugar company. It brought great prosperity to many towns throughout the country. The Minister for Agriculture and Food is allowing the entire industry to be decimated. Can time be provided to discuss this important matter?

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