Malcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Deputy Aird. One of the areas that is critical in implementing the tillage strategy is enhancing markets. Part of that is the development of a commercial flour mill. As the Minister and his officials are aware, the Kavanagh brothers in Ballycarney, County Wexford, have advanced proposals and are planning to develop a commercial flour mill. I would be grateful if the Minister continued what his predecessor did in indicating the support of the Department for that initiative. With the development of the mill, we will see a market for tillage farmers. It is critical to support tillage farmers in the work they do but if we can develop a commercial flour mill once again in Ireland, it would be very welcome, particularly in the post-Brexit context. Will the Minister meet in due course with the consortium behind the flour mill and visit the location in Ballycarney?

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