Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the wool front, obviously many of the areas where sheep farming is prominent also tend to be areas without a huge amount of industry. It is not a rule but it is a feature in many areas. Perhaps, we could establish some sort of communication between people involved in the industry in County Kerry and the Minister of State in the near future to explore what the options are and see if this area could be pursued further.

We need to be resourceful and to ensure that every opportunity is pursued fully.

I acknowledge the examples given regarding what is happening in Cork. The relative impact of innovative breakthroughs on small, isolated rural areas cannot be overstated. They may not appear significant in light of the bigger picture but, to the areas concerned, they can be very important.

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