Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 67: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her views on introducing legislation that will empower An Bord Bia to visit food production plants to enforce labelling. [27071/07]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland, which comes within the remit of the Department of Health and Children has overall responsibility for the enforcement of all food legislation including food labelling in Ireland. It would not be appropriate for a promotional agency such as Bord Bia to undertake statutory enforcement responsibilities.