Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the representatives of the two organisations for making presentations to us. Ms Maher has mentioned that significant imports of fruit and vegetables are required in the horticulture sector to meet domestic demand. Across which product lines is demand meeting supply? I understand there has been an issue with ensuring a sufficient supply to meet the market for lamb. I ask the delegates to elaborate on this point.

What do the delegates believe could be done differently as the organic sector works with Bord Bia? Could additional support be given to assist in marketing? How big an issue do they consider it to be?

I would also like to ask about a number of the measures under the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, including the inability to make double payments. What are the key changes the delegates would like to see in that regard? What are the mistakes they would like to see corrected?