Brian Cowen
Question:121 Mr. Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if An Bord Bia is to formally take responsibility for the promotion of seafood; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8386/96]
Written Answers. - Promotion of Seafood.
I have agreed with my colleague, the Minister for the Marine, that the export marketing functions of An Bord Iascaigh Mhara are to be transferred to An Bord Bia. The first step in implementing this agreement has been taken with the appointment of the nominee of the Minister for the Marine to the board of An Bord Bia in November 1995. The other arrangements necessary to effect the transfer, including the establishment of appropriate structures and linkages between BIM and An Bord Bia, will be completed later in the year.