Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

They should have dairy produce from the most carbon-efficient producers of dairy products. As the Deputy points the finger at Irish agriculture, the alternative is that in undermining its credentials from a sustainability perspective - we should remember it is a grass-based production system, which is the most sustainable type - he undermines the commitment to doing more by arguing that Irish agriculture is not up to meeting the challenges. We have done much and we recognise we must do more. Equally, we would like some acknowledgement for the steps taken so far.

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