Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I assure the Deputy that nobody would like the beef task force to get up and running more than the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. He is committed to it and to reform in the sector in a way that can protect farmers and their families.

The last time there was an attempt to get this process started, the Deputy knows what happened. We have to make sure there is no repeat of that.

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