Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail)

Having not yet had an opportunity to do so, I congratulate the Minister on his appointment. I have no doubt he will do well in his new position.

Given that we all agree that the horticulture and food sector is an important driver of economic recovery, why is the Government permitting Teagasc to close its horticultural research institute in Kinsealy, the only one of its kind in Ireland?

Why did the Government not publish the advice it had received prior to the introduction of the levy on private pensions? Why were members of other political parties required to seek information on this advice through freedom of information requests?