Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products: Discussion

9:30 am

Ms Mary Palmer:

There is some work to be done. As I said, I am not aware of any products in Cork, although in the past day or two someone mentioned Cork silver might qualify.

The appetite is there. The idea of having one's livelihood protected in some way is a huge opportunity and really important.

As far as what we do is concerned, there is something similar to what we do in many counties around the island. It is just that we happen to be the biggest. That might be because Cork is the biggest county. We also have a disproportionate number of craftspeople in Cork compared to most counties.