Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the European Food Safety Authority's endorsement of the quality of Irish meat produce, particularly pork and bacon. I support Senator Quinn's views. Like him, I understand the importance of shelf space, particularly in our export markets, and the difficulties that we will encounter in trying to win back that space. I have raised this matter with the Leader. While I appreciate that we all have lessons to learn from last weekend's recall, will the Leader determine what protocols are in place for a recall of product? I congratulate everyone involved in putting the produce back on the market. The work of the IFA president, Mr. Padraig Walshe, and the producers must be acknowledged. Everyone has made an effort in this regard.

Has the Leader made any progress regarding another matter that I raised with him? Dublin city business houses are under pressure in that footfall has decreased, commercial rates have increased and so on. What supports and options are under consideration to assist the Dublin city business associations and commercial entities?