Claire Kerrane (Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 11:

In page 11, line 19, after “to” to insert “the full breadth of.”

This amendment was discussed on Committee Stage and the Minister said that he would reflect on it. It involves a concern that has been raised by farmers and farming organisations. The definition in the Bill is too narrow as it only relates to business-to-business relationships and does not deal with the business-to-consumer relationship. Farming organisations have been clear in expressing their disappointment about it. It is really important that the retailer-to-customer relationship is reflected in this legislation. It is key for the long-term sustainability of the food chain. If the regulator is going to deliver transparency and fairness in the agrifood supply chain, it needs to have a view of the entire chain. As it currently stands, the consumer is missing in this Bill and this should not be the case. The Minister said he would reflect on this. Will he do so with regard to the amendment?

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