Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

A key role will be to examine and shine a light on what is happening in the supply chain. The way to do so is to assess where the market is at and trace that back. Also, the body will monitor changes over time, analyse the dynamic behind them, assess whether the changes are related and shine a light on the situation. That is going to be a key function of this office. Also, the office will be independent, have credibility, and will have the authority to call things out and call out what is happening in the market.

Competition law, etc. is a matter for the CCPC. The new office will greatly introduce transparency to the supply chain and give oversight. The body will be able to speak and act authoritatively in that regard.