Senator Garret Ahearn

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

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.