Why does the Government want to help build four new flour mills?

The Government hopes to establish up to four mills at a cost of up to €5m each.
Why does the Government want to help build four new flour mills?

Enterprise minister Peter Burke, minister of state Robert Troy, agriculture minister Martin Heydon, and Bread 41 CEO Eoin Clunky making bread in Bread 41. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins photos

In an economy where artificial intelligence and technology are seen as the future, a Government announcement around something as simple as flour might seem a little odd.

Today, agriculture minister Martin Heydon, enterprise minister Peter Burke, and junior finance minister Robert Troy gathered at a Dublin city centre bakery to launch a brand new strategy.

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