Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

My understanding is that one ultimate assurance sought from the Minister, Ms O'Neill, in respect of traceability has now been given. Would it be a good idea at this stage for both Ministers to meet the main multiples together and emphasise to them that there is full traceability and that the Irish label is completely satisfactory to both of them?

Second, the Minister mentioned producer organisations, which I welcome. However, this has not worked within the vegetable and horticultural industry, as the supermarkets still are too powerful. In line with the commitment in the Lisbon treaty that farmers are entitled to a fair price, will the Minister be taking up the issue with the incoming Commissioner, who he knows fairly well? Will he take up with him the issue about the need for the European Union to ensure the relationship between primary producers of all products across Europe and the multiples is more even than is the case at present and that just as there is legislation to protect the consumer, there should be equal legislation to enforce the commitment in the Treaty of Lisbon to ensure that the relationship of the primary producers with the supermarkets is on an even footing?

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