Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Deputy McNamara will know that for the first time in the history of the State we have had a statutory office in place to bring more transparency to the food supply chain, with the objective of making sure the massive hard work that our farm families do is rewarded in the price they get. Some 90% of the food we produce is exported. Our highest value markets are the EU and the UK, in particular. The office means it is open to everyone, including the Deputy, to make submissions in relation to issues the regulator can look into. I would encourage the Deputy to put his views specifically on this matter for consideration. Prices are a challenge. We are only-----

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