Food Labelling

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 November 2015

Wednesday, 25 November 2015

Questions (135)

Michael Creed

Question:

135. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has received representations from Irish cheese producers, particularly from the manufacturers of halloumi cheese, regarding the Cypriot application for protected designated origin status for Cypriot halloumi cheese; if he is aware that the British Government has lodged an objection to this application; if he will do likewise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42046/15]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I am aware of concerns regarding an application for PDO status for Halloumi Cheese. I am strongly supportive of the Protection of Designation of Origin (PDO) regulation and indeed a number of Irish products, supported by other member states, benefit from the protections afforded by the regime. This is a complex matter and my officials are considering an appropriate response at present.