Local TD pushes for Government policy on industrial hemp

A local TD is pushing for Government policy to be introduced on industrial hemp production.

Raising the matter in the Dáil, Roscommon/Galway Deputy Dr. Martin Daly suggested the issue is "prejudiced" here because hemp is part of the cannabis family.

But he argued it's a recognised crop in many other EU countries, is regulated, and has a wide range of applications.

You'll first hear Deputy Daly making his case - and then a response from Tánaiste Simon Harris.

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