PQ 387
387. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he will take to support horticultural growers operating heated glasshouses in light of escalating costs, particularly energy and fertiliser; whether he is aware that some growers are facing projected increases in annual gas bills if current prices persist; whether he considers the current situation to be financially sustainable for the sector; if he will consider the introduction of a targeted horticultural crisis fund, similar to the support measures implemented during the recent period of price volatility associated with the war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31656/26]
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387. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he will take to support horticultural growers operating heated glasshouses in light of escalating costs, particularly energy and fertiliser; whether he is aware that some growers are facing projected increases in annual gas bills if current prices persist; whether he considers the current situation to be financially sustainable for the sector; if he will consider the introduction of a targeted horticultural crisis fund, similar to the support measures implemented during the recent period of price volatility associated with the war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31656/26]
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