Agrifood Sector Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2012

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Ceisteanna (887)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

887. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he has received submissions from the Irish Farmers Association and other farming organisations outlining the challenges and the future developmental needs of the agri food sector; the extent to which expects to be in a position to respond in a positive way to such submissions whether by way of the common agricultural policy or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47924/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I receive submissions on a regular basis from the farming organisations and also from other stakeholders involved in the development of the agri-food sector and I very much value the input received.

In relation to the CAP reform process, at the commencement of the negotiations, a consultative committee was established comprising all of the main stakeholders. This committee meets on a regular basis, most recently last week, and the views and submissions have proved very useful in informing our policy formulation.