Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2024
407. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the agrifood regulator has provided a report to him to date; if he has received an update regarding the regulator's workplan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20478/24]
View answerAn Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) was established on 13th December 2023 under the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Act 2023. I also appointed a new Board on that date.
Section 40 of the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Act 2023 requires the Regulator to prepare and submit a work programme relating to the discharge of its functions in respect of each financial year. The work programme in respect of the first financial year shall be submitted as soon as practicable after the establishment day. The work programme shall have regard for their strategy statement, among other matters.
Work is ongoing in the Office of the Agri-Food Regulator to finalise the Strategy Statement and Work programme currently and I expect to meet shortly with the Chair and the Regulator to discuss these in more detail in advance of their formal submission. These will then be published by the Regulator.
