New Govt initiative to support return of flour mills

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.

Funding offered to help establish up to four new flour mills in Ireland

Brexit emphasised the importance of Ireland’s need to diversify its market, as 80% of flour is imported from the UK, ministers said.

Flour power: The government is offering €5m to millers who'll build a new flour mill

Milling was once widespread in Ireland, but reliance on imported grain means Ireland now has only one industrial‑scale flour mill.

New Govt initiative to support return of flour mills

A new Government initiative to financially back a return of more flour mills in Ireland has been announced.