FG proposes single state lab to centralise farming-related work

A SINGLE state laboratory to centralise the farming-related work currently conducted by myriad other offices is being proposed by Fine Gael.

The party’s spokesperson on agriculture and food Michael Creed TD proposed the move during a Dáil debate on budget cuts in agriculture.

He said this laboratory work is currently being done by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Regional Fisheries Boards, Local Authorities and the Environment Protection Agency.