UCD to review future of research farm

THE retention of the University College Dublin (UCD) research farm at Lyons Estate in Straffan, Co Kildare, is being sought following confirmation that the college authorities are reviewing its future.

Fine Gael Senator Ulick Burke urged Education Minister Mary Hanafin to insist on the retention of the estate for agricultural research and development.

He told the Seanad that research departments make serious practical contributions to the development of farming.