Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2012
566 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to change the regulations under the milk quota trading scheme whereby 30% must go into a priority pool; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25620/12]
View answerI have no plans at present to change the rules in relation to the priority pool component, which has been part of the of the milk quota trading scheme since its inception in 2007. However, all aspects of the milk quota regime are subject to ongoing review in consultation with the relevant stakeholders. As is standard practice, the outcome of the last Milk Quota Trading Scheme will be on the agenda for review this year and consultations with stakeholders will inform the terms and conditions of the 2013/2014 Trading Scheme, which I expect to announce in early Autumn.
