John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)

On a more general note, we are keen to ensure that consumers of poultry meat have the right to the maximum amount of information about the food they are offered for sale so that they can make informed choices. In this regard, a number of regulations have been initiated in the past year and sanctioned by the Department of Agriculture and Food.

I know the Deputy has raised the issue of labelling on a number of occasions. The Minister raised the issue of labelling at EU level during a Council meeting and was supported by her German colleague. I assure the Deputy that the Minister, at every opportunity, raises this issue and is concerned to have in place a proper labelling regime, particularly for poultry which is imported from third countries.

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