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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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Response rates from 47.6k Ireland voters.

27%
Yes
73%
No
21%
Yes
64%
No
7%
Yes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus
9%
No, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety

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 @9ZRBX2Xanswered…2yrs2Y

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

 @BCWTR2Nanswered…2mos2MO

Yes, as long as continuous studies prove it is safe for a consumer

 @MG---Sw answered…1yr1Y

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…2yrs2Y

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

 @9MLXW34answered…2yrs2Y

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

 @9ZF5GD5answered…2yrs2Y

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

 @9YLLZZKanswered…2yrs2Y

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

 @9S5TD22answered…2yrs2Y

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

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