Seanad debates
Wednesday, 2 July 2003
Common Agricultural Policy: Statements.
Thirty years ago in Killeshandra, John O'Neill was able to make UHT milk which was put into jigger packs and was available on every airline all over the world. However, in recent years product and process development has been lacking. That is not because of lack of support. Enterprise Ireland provides substantial research and development support for industry. However, where there is prop-up intervention there is no need for research or development. That day is now gone. The game is up and we must now get out into the marketplace and provide good quality food to the 500 million consumers we will have in the EU from 1 January next.
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