Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021
1157. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will publish the study by a company (details supplied) relating to the beef sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1528/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThree separate but related market transparency studies have been procured as agreed in the beef sector agreement of September 2019. Some delays in this work occurred as an inevitable result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, at the most recent Beef Taskforce meeting held on 17th December 2020 (virtually), the consultancy commissioned to carried out the studies updated on progress as follows:
- Report one; an overview of competition law as it relates to the beef sector in Ireland is complete and is published on the DAFM website here: https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/1a060-beef-taskforce/#grant-thornton-transparency-studies
- Report two; an independent review of the market and customer requirements of Irish beef is at an advanced draft stage and the latest draft has been circulated to Taskforce members for comment.
- Report three; price composition along the supply chain is at an advanced stage and a draft will be circulated to the Taskforce for comment shortly.
All three reports will be available on my Department's website when finalised.
