Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have always stated that the strength of the industry is in collaboration with the general agrifood industry. While that principle is strongly established in other enterprises, it is problematic in the beef sector and the task force is critical to building that new departure for the industry. That is what we are trying to do. Turning to the issue of producer organisations, I acknowledge the point Deputy Penrose made about discipline. Those organisations are only as effective as they are disciplined regarding their membership. There will, inevitably, be an effort to peel off suppliers and that would undermine effectiveness. We have approved two producer organisations. There have been other inquiries but none has been approved yet.

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