David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My question concerns micro-breweries and I note that in the budget some assistance and encouragement was given in that regard. It has been drawn to my attention, however, that the feedstock for micro-breweries are hops, which are expensive to grow. We are currently importing them but they could be grown quite easily here. I therefore want to know what supports the Minister's Department or departmental bodies could give to companies to grow hops.

See this speech in context