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21 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he has received representations from the Cork Chamber of Commerce regarding the locating of the headquarters of An Bord Bia in Cork; his views on whether this would be in keeping with the Government's policy of decentralisation; and if he will ensure that the company will locate in Cork as Munster is recognised as the food capital of Ireland.
I have received representations from the Cork Chamber of Commerce, and from many other groups in the country, regarding the location of the headquarters of An Bord Bia. Legislation to establish An Bord Bia is presently being drafted and will be presented to this House in due course. The question of locating the headquarters of An Bord Bia will be addressed, taking into account the Government's policy of decentraliation and the requirements of efficiency when the legislative process establishing An Bord Bia has been completed.
