Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The two plants are clear of debt and have a ten-year life span without any major refit being required. No decision should be made on decommissioning either plant until all potential future options for their use are considered. The last thing we need is replication of the short-sighted decision to decommission the sugar beet processing facilities in Carlow and Mallow which has led to the appalling situation where the vast majority of biofuels used in transport in Ireland are now being imported. I urge the Minister to provide an assurance for the House in that regard.

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