Matt Carthy
Question:318. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the implications of a proposed acquisition (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4883/23]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 February 2023
318. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the implications of a proposed acquisition (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4883/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, both enterprises mentioned are private companies and as such this is a commercial matter in which neither I, nor my Department, have any role.
It is important that there is competition in the market to ensure that farmers have various routes to markets for the top-class produce made on their farms.