James Leonard
Question:170 Mr. Leonard asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will establish a national potato board similar to that in the United States, which was so successful in improving the public perception of potatoes as a food.
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170 Mr. Leonard asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will establish a national potato board similar to that in the United States, which was so successful in improving the public perception of potatoes as a food.
The Government has set up An Bord Glas as a statutory body to develop and promote the production, marketing and consumption of horticultural produce including potatoes. A recent Bord Glas consumer survey showed over 80 per cent satisfaction with potato quality.