Seanad debates

Wednesday, 20 May 2009

Organic Food Industry: Statements

 

Photo of Jerry ButtimerJerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

How will we get to 5%? The Irish organic market is worth only 0.65% of the European market. The Minister of State said the Irish organic retail market was estimated to be worth €104 million in 2008. That is only a fraction of the European market share which I believe is worth €16 billion annually. Where is the blueprint to get to that point? The Minister of State did not mention it. What is the Minister of State's other remit?

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