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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 8 Oct 2003

Vol. 572 No. 1

Written Answers. - Food Industry.

Martin Ferris

Ceist:

143 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason it has been proposed to merge the marketing department of BIM with An Bord Bia; and his views on whether this will damage the efforts to market Irish fish produce. [22448/03]

The Government is considering how the effectiveness of the State's overall food marketing effort can be improved. In this regard, structures for delivery of services are being examined. While BIM has an enviable record in the marketing and promotion of Irish seafood, I believe that it would be unwise to rule out any initiatives which could improve the State's performance in this area, in the interests of underpinning and expanding jobs for Irish seafood producers and processors.

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