Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020
956. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the beef taskforce has met remotely or otherwise since 9 January 2020; when it will publish its report into the matters set out in the Kildare Street agreement of 15 September 2019 to be published by the end of 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5514/20]
View answer957. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason one of the signatories (details supplied) to the Kildare Street agreement was excluded from participating in the beef taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5515/20]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 956 and 957 together.
The last meeting of the Beef Taskforce was on 9th Jan 2020. Taskforce members have been advised that a written update on the work of the Taskforce will be provided - this update is currently being finalised and is expected to issue shortly. These documents will also be published on the Department’s website. As previously advised to members, a meeting of the Taskforce will be convened as soon as is practical.
As I have previously stated, I am satisfied that the current composition of the taskforce is sufficiently representative of all of the relevant stakeholder groups.
