'We are importing €80m worth of apples that we could grow here'

“If you look at the labels in the supermarket this afternoon, you will see that they are from Peru, Brazil and all parts of South America.

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Millions of euros are being spent every year on importing apples and strawberries that could be grown in Ireland.

The issue was raised in the Senate when members welcomed a €10m budget to help develop the country’s commercial horticultural industry.