Munster has potential to be leader in miscanthus production, Dáil told

MUNSTER has the potential to be a market leader for the growth and production of miscanthus, it has been claimed.

Labour spokesman on agriculture, Seán Sherlock, TD, in a Dáil question, called for greater financial incentives for miscanthus production and for greater Government recognition of its potential to add value to the economy.

Mr Sherlock said an opportunity exists to phase out such fuels as coal and replace them with miscanthus. But he was being told by farmers the set-up costs are quite high.