Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 204: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the actions she has taken to date to implement the recommendations in the sheep strategy group report; the steps that she intends to take to support the sheep industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32152/06]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The Sheep Strategy Group completed its comprehensive study of the sheep industry in June 2006. The report sets out a Development Plan for the sector contained in 37 recommendations covering all relevant aspects of the sector. I decided that the best way to implement these recommendations was to set up an implementation body comprised of representatives of all sectors in the industry. It is chaired by Mr John Malone former Secretary General of my Department who was also the author of the Strategy Group report. The implementation body held its inaugural meeting on 25th July and has continued its work since then.

I have informed the body that I will provide whatever assistance I can to help it pursue its objectives for the betterment of the industry.