Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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252. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to support the revitalisation of the indigenous wool sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35668/20]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Wool production is an important component of agri-industry and Ireland produces excellent quality wool. In an industry such as the wool industry where prices tend to move in cycles, it is imperative that the players ensure and promote a diversity of options for the product in the market place. The current market uncertainties should provide an impetus for the industry players to come together to see what business opportunities are out there and try to promote the excellent product in as many markets as possible.

You will be aware that one of our actions under the Programme for Government is to undertake a review of the potential demand in domestic and international markets for wool based products such as insulation and fertilisers. A sum of €100,000 has been allocated to this project and I am currently examining how best to conduct this review. My Department will organize a consultation process with Industry in relation to the Terms of Reference of the review over the coming months.