Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Fitzmaurice for sharing time. There is a perception that the dairy industry is focused on Munster and south Leinster but with the exception of that part of the country, particularly because of its longer growing season, dairy production is probably more efficient in the west than anywhere else in Europe.

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