various stakeholders in the beef sector with particular reference to the need to address the ongoing issues of peaks and troughs resulting in substantial reduction in income to producers

Common Fisheries Policy review has positively affected the fishing industry

dairy sector to expand and develop in the future

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

common agricultural policy review has been of benefit to the agri-sector

beef producer concerns regarding the price paid to the producers