(Limerick West) asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will make a statement with regard to the recent reduction in the budget to An Foras Talúntais; and if he will agree that this service is basic to farming development and efficient production.
Written Answers. - State Funding to An Foras Talúntais.
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The reduction in State funding to An Foras Talúntais, which was announced in the budget, arose in the context of cuts in the overall national expenditure. An Foras will, of course, continue to provide an effective research service to the agriculture sector.