Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss an important matter, namely, the proposed closure of agricultural colleges throughout Ireland, including the colleges at Mountbellew, Clonakilty, Pallaskenry and Gurteen; the proposals to significantly curtail the Teagasc advisory service and its research facilities, which are needed to service an agricultural industry that may help this country through its darkest economic period; and the fact that if the Franciscan agricultural college in Mountbellew closes, there will be no agricultural college in the west of Ireland.

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