trade discussions between the EU and the US with a view to ensuring a stable Irish and European agri-food sector

employment at all levels in the fishing industry has fluctuated

families dependent on the fishing industry may rely on a sustainable income in the future

traceability and labelling continues to be effective in respect of all food imports

levels of beef consumption have altered throughout the various markets for Irish beef in the course of the past twelve months

potential new markets for Irish beef, lamb, pig meat or poultry identified

return for cereal producers in the current year

I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this important Bill, whose aim is to enhance the health protection of the public.

Fine Gael TD for Longford/Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden TD, has today (Tuesday) highlighted the agri-business sector as a real area of potential job creation for the midlands as the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, launched the new Enterprise Ireland €250,000 Competitive Feasibility Fund at the National Ploughing Championships.

Fine Gael TD for Cork East and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Tom Barry TD, has today (Tuesday) called for applicants for the new Enterprise Ireland €250,000 Competitive Feasibility Fund