Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 February 2021
1044. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of times the beef task force has met since it was established; the achievements of the task force to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8871/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Beef Taskforce was established to provide the leadership to develop a sustainable pathway for the future of the beef sector. The Taskforce provides a robust implementation structure for commitments entered into in the Beef Sector Agreement of 15th September 2019, with timelines and stakeholder engagement.
At the last meeting of the Taskforce in December, the discussion centered on Grant Thornton's market transparency studies (commissioned as part of the beef sector agreement) after an update on progress to date.
There have been seven meetings of the Taskforce to date and the next meeting is due to be held next month at a date to be confirmed. The agenda will include a further update on the market transparency studies as they near finalisation and the current market situation will be discussed.
Information relating to the work of the taskforce including minutes and updates on progress is available on my Department's website:
gov.ie - Beef Taskforce (www.gov.ie)
