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Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

Lab-grown meat is produced by culturing animal cells and could serve as an alternative to traditional livestock farming. Proponents argue that it can reduce environmental impact and animal suffering, and improve food security. Opponents argue that it may face public resistance and unknown long-term health effects.

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...1yr1Y

No

 @9Z9PP72agreed…6mos6MO

Why would we eat a new lab grown meat when we have access to real quality meat. There is greater risks with eating lab grown meat as human error is possible

 @9ZGN3DGagreed…6mos6MO

Irish farmers are under risk of losing their industry and family owned farms become extinct, no variety

 @9YN6GJ2disagreed…6mos6MO

Ethical, and its the exact same thing. it is not cheaper right now but could be incredibly cheap in the future

 @9ZFDQ8J disagreed…6mos6MO

We have a great desire and need for protein consumption. Lab-grown meat solves this need, while potentially being more efficient and less impactful environmentally. With the bonus that no animal needs to suffer and die to provide this protein.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...1yr1Y

Yes

 @9ZMF937agreed…6mos6MO

I think Lab Grown meat would provide vegetarians who want a decent a burger with an easy alternative to a wholly vegan or vegetarian lifestyle.

 @9ZMGNBGFine Gaelagreed…6mos6MO

Acting as an early mover in the lab grown meat space can create jobs in Ireland. The treatment of animals, particularly in factory farms, is barbaric, and our country would be a much better place without it.

 @9ZDT49Xdisagreed…6mos6MO

Not knowing the health consequences before introducing goods on a wide scale is too risky. We saw what happened when previous generations thought cigarettes were harmless. Why repeat history?

 @9Z9PP72disagreed…6mos6MO

We should all have access to quality Irish meat at an affordable price and we should support our farmers by buying their meat

 @9ZRBX2XPeople Before Profitanswered…6mos6MO

If lab-grown meat is to be commercialised, chattle farmers need to be subsidised in order to convert to arable farming.

 @MG---SwIndependent answered…3wks3W

Yes, but only when safety can be ensured. The government should also promote meat-free diets or low-meat diets for health and environment reasons.

 @9ZW5DMKanswered…6mos6MO

Investment into natural unprocessed food to make it more accessible to lower income families is far more important.

 @9MLXW34answered…1yr1Y

Yes, as long as the sector is regulated as with the food and agriculture industries.

 @9ZF5GD5answered…6mos6MO

If there are no health concerns with the specific meat products added to the market, I see no issue with it.

 @9YLLZZKanswered…6mos6MO

We're not there yet, but thought also has to be given to what this will do to already existing industries.

 @9S5TD22PBB Solidarityanswered…9mos9MO

No, and should be encouraging the creation and refinement of plant-based alternatives

 @9NWX4CXanswered…11mos11MO

Only in the case where there is a massive food shortage to an extent everyone is a ak risk from dying from starvation in the near future.

 @9NPR5D8answered…12mos12MO

Only if the lab-grown meat is required to meet the same safety and regular inspection requirements as medication

 @9NPMKQBanswered…12mos12MO

Yes, but require lab-grown meat to be clearly marked as such

 @9NN42LJanswered…12mos12MO

Yes, but with strict regulations & it should be labeled very clearly.

 @9NLGS5LSinn Féinanswered…12mos12MO

Yes, but only after it has been fully confirmed to be safe. It also would have to be clearly marked as such.

 @9ZPHSR8Social Democratsanswered…6mos6MO

I think if it is safe and there's no issue then no because the government should not prioritize an individual over the country's wellbeing, there will always be someone with something to say.

 @9ZL88RZanswered…6mos6MO

Under need yes but only if it has more benafit such as less environmental damage and no health issues

 @9ZHBLRFanswered…6mos6MO

Yes, but it should be clearly labelled in shops and the ingredients should be EMA approved and non-toxic

 @9ZQ3Q9Tanswered…6mos6MO

Absolutely not, We have some of the best livestock in the world and farmers should continue serve our communities

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

How do you think the introduction of lab-grown meat will affect rural communities whose economies are based on traditional livestock farming?

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How important is it for lab-grown meat to taste and look exactly like traditional meat for it to be widely accepted?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

In terms of environmental impact, how significant do you believe switching to lab-grown meat could be for our planet?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

What do you think are the biggest challenges in getting people to accept and consume lab-grown meat regularly?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

Considering potential health implications, would you prefer lab-grown meat over traditional if it was proven to be healthier? Why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

If lab-grown meat becomes cheaper than conventional meat, do you think people should be encouraged or even required to switch? Why or why not?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

Do you think the switch to lab-grown meat could alter traditions and cultures centered around food? How?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

How would you feel about replacing traditional meat with lab-grown versions in your daily meals?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

What concerns might you have about the long-term impact of consuming lab-grown meat compared to traditional meat?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

Can you imagine a future where farming animals for food is considered unethical due to the availability of lab-grown meat?

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