Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Much concern has been expressed in recent days about the takeover of a number of meat plants throughout the country by one individual and the ABP Food Group. For example, it has taken over Slaney Foods. It has now become a potentially dominant player in the market. The Competition and Consumer Protection Act was passed by the Oireachtas a year ago but no regulations have been put in place to cover matters such as this. When will those regulations be introduced, because there are serious matters coming down the line?

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