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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2026

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Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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Paul Lawless

Question:

773. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will examine the potential for supporting domestic reed harvesting for thatching, given that Ireland has abundant natural reed beds, yet thatchers are forced to import reed due to lack of capacity and support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36739/26]

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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

As Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine I have no role with regard to the functioning of the market for the supply of reeds for thatching.

Given in certain parts of the country reed thatching is part of our built heritage, I suggest your question may be best addressed to the Heritage Council.

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