Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 February 2022
272. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 1200 and 1201 of 2 November 2021, the status of the consultation regarding the growing of fibre crops such as hemp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10413/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe consultation to “fully explore the potential for growing fibre crops such as hemp, considering whether these crops have a viable market” in line with a commitment given in the current Programme for Government is ongoing.
The consultation is being conducted by my Department with input from relevant stakeholders. Submissions received as part of the consultative process are currently being evaluated and should be concluded shortly.
When the process has concluded and the findings evaluated I will be able to make a determination regarding the future viability of growing fibre crops such as hemp in Ireland.
