Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 November 2024
318. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will establish a wool forum to discuss ways in which the decline in wool prices can be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45548/24]
View answerThe key recommendation of the Review of Market Opportunities for Irish-Grown Wool-Based Products was the establishment of an independent, all-Island wool council.
The Irish Grown Wool Council was formed on 5 April 2023 and is an independent stakeholder-led Council. Members of the Council represent a wide range of different industries and interests from within the wool sector including educators, designers, crafters, farmers, wool merchants, sheep shearers as well as industry representatives and farming organisations.
The Council aims to bring wool stakeholders across the island of Ireland together to realise the potential of Irish Grown Wool as a natural, sustainable and versatile material.
I am not considering a further forum at this stage.
