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The illusion of food security in Ireland

The sudden increase in the price of fuel in the last week shows how vulnerable our island can be ...

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15.37 11 Mar 2026


The illusion of food security in Ireland


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15.37 11 Mar 2026


The sudden increase in the price of fuel in the last week shows how vulnerable our island can be due to events in other parts of the world. The same applies to food, and despite us being able to produce much of it, Ireland’s food security is quite fragile. This week, one of the country’s major carrot producers decided to cease production.

Seán is joined by Michael Kelly, Founder of GIY to discuss.


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