Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)

On the same point, the long-promised legislation to which Deputy Stanton refers is critical for those involved in the beef, pig and poultry industries. I understand the sponsoring Department may be the Department of Health and Children. In view of the disconnect between the Minister for Health and Children and the House — I believe she has not appeared in the Chamber since the session commenced — what urgency does the Government attach to country of origin labelling? Thousands of jobs in the pig sector are under threat. A critical element——

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