Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish to ask about two items of legislation. The Minister will be aware of the importance to the economy of our reputation as an excellent food producer. Will the Government consider amending the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998 to allow for all imported foods to be fully declared? In the context of the recent beefburger controversy, that would enhance our reputation as a producer of excellent food.

The judicial council Bill is promised in the legislative programme. The Bill is intended to deal with complaints made against judges and will allow lay participation in the investigation of these complaints. When is it proposed to publish it?

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