Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister very much for the response. I am very fortunate to be very familiar with Teagasc's operations. It has two in Fingal, one large and one small, and it plays an invaluable role in agriculture. This is a relatively new departure for myself in the sense of the sustainable farming model, which is extraordinarily important as we move towards 2030 and beyond, in particular in the level of research required to ensure we are as sustainable as possible and to ensure we are able to support farm families, which, of course, is critical to the process of decarbonising all sectors of our society.

I very much welcome the information that the Minister has provided me with. It is very good to hear about FBD's very significant contribution, and it certainly is that. I do not think any organisation putting €6 million into a research project facility is taking its responsibilities lightly. I commend it on doing so and I look forward to the progress that will be made within the new facility in Fermoy.

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