Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

On a black UTP the current regulations say, "A buyer shall not unilaterally change the terms of a supply agreement for the agricultural and food products that concern the frequency, method, place, timing or volume of the supply or delivery of the agricultural and food products, the quality standard, the terms of payment or the price, or as regards the provision of services insofar as these are explicitly referred to in Regulation 7." Again, the legislation is providing the capacity for us to go further and to do more. It is important we get insight and feedback from suppliers, that we have a good read and steer on what is happening in the market, and that we are responsive in ensuring we are adapting the unfair trading regulations as we go. If there are ones people feel strongly should be there from the outset, I will listen to them and consider them. What is very important, though, is the Bill we are passing here provides the capacity to improve things immediately and to adapt and improve where necessary. We are open to all suggestions. The office, once established, will play an important role in assessing the value and merit of different proposals.