Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
2022. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the report into the horticulture industry; when he expects to receive it; when he expects the report to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2476/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy colleague Minister of State Pippa Hackett, who has responsibility for the sector, commissioned a report on growth opportunities in the horticulture sector. The report will form the basis of a road map for the sector outlining the support and approach required to take advantage of these opportunities. The report’s outputs will sit within our new 10-year strategy for the agri-food sector – Food Vision 2030.
The report on the horticulture sector being prepared by KPMG is in progress and is due to be submitted to Minister Hackett on the 31st March 2022.
Publication of the report will follow without delay.
