Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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I thank Mr. Keane. When he becomes aware of those specific schemes that operate well in other states, will he please inform this committee of them for our work?

In regard to the figures Mr. Keane gave on the farmer share in the value chain, and the fact that we saw a decline in farmer share during a period when added-value was actually increasing, where does he see the potential for improvement? Would he be looking at unfair trading practices legislation and at the regulator or Ombudsman playing a role in that? I know it is broader than young farmers but what is the answer to that issue in terms of added value?