Seanad debates
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Innovation and Job Creation: Statements
8:00 am
Mary White (Fianna Fail)
There is no reason why we cannot come up with new products through intensive research and development. Lir Chocolates, of which I am still a board member, has to develop 30 new products annually to hold and grow our market position. We are in an ideal situation because we know there will be major increases in the demand for food.
I concur with the Minister of State's endorsement of multinational companies but we must also develop indigenous industries by supporting high class and branded products rather than commodities and ingredients for pizzas and grated cheese. I commend him on his passionate speech. It was a pleasure to listen to him.
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