Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2020
937. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress to date on implementing the measures agreed in August 2019 in discussions with stakeholders regarding the difficulties facing the beef sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2932/20]
View answerLast year, I established the Beef Taskforce to provide the leadership to develop a sustainable pathway for the future of the beef sector in terms of economic, environmental and social sustainability. The Taskforce will provide a robust implementation structure for commitments entered into in the Beef Talks Agreement of 15th September 2019, with timelines and stakeholder engagement. The Beef Taskforce offers a suitable platform for strategic engagement with all the key stakeholders, including retailers and regulatory authorities.
There is a specific page on my Department's website dedicated to the Beef Taskforce at https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/farmingsectors/beef/beeftaskforce/ . This webpage contains the agreement reached on 15 September, the Terms of Reference for the Taskforce and updates on actions arising out of the agreement to date.
