Joe Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 65: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans for the introduction of the labelling of beef in the catering sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1920/05]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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EU regulations provide for a detailed labelling system for beef to be applied at retail sale which is over and above the general labelling provisions and includes country of origin designation. However, this requirement does not apply at restaurant and catering sector level and it is my intention to proceed with a legal requirement that country of origin must be displayed in respect of beef served on such premises. The legal options allowing for this development are being examined at present and I will bring forward proposals to meet this objective in due course.