Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is what is happening in County Cavan and in every part of this country. Deputy O'Reilly and others are committed to that. We want to support the industry. It sends out the wrong signal to be negative about it. Those who talk about the demise of rural Ireland should focus on the great opportunities that exist. We need to stick together. We have a good industry, a good environment and a good climate. All I want to say in support of the Government's position is that this is a good project. I hope it can be replicated in many other areas of agriculture and the country more generally. If we can do that, we will be doing a very good job for our country.

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