Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020
796. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the approval for protected geographical indication status for natural Irish beef submitted by a group (details supplied); when it is estimated that a decision will be made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31458/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraA Protected Geographical Indication emphasises the relationship between the specific geographic region and the name of the product, where a particular quality, reputation or other characteristic is essentially attributable to its geographical origin.
The PGI application for "Natural Irish Beef" referred to was submitted to my Department on 14 September 2020 by the group named. My officials are examining the draft documentation submitted. When this examination has been completed, they will contact the applicant group. It is not possible to state when a decision will be made on the application but I am assured that efforts are being made to finalise the examination as soon as possible.
