Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 257: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the purpose and terms of reference of the consumer liaison panel; the way this panel differs in function from other State and semi-State agencies with a consumer focus; the budget available for the liaison panel; the number of meetings envisaged for the panel on a yearly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21335/08]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The Consumer Liaison Panel was established in 2002. Its purpose is to liaise on an ongoing basis on general consumer and client base issues in relation to the activities of my Department and to comment on the flow of information both to and from the public. The Consumer Liaison Panel does not have a statutory basis and operates as a consumer focus group for the Department. The Budget available for the Panel is €10,000 per year, and it is anticipated that the Panel will meet at least every three months.