Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 234: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 209 of 29 April 2009, if he is satisfied with the administration of food safety and traceability regulations whereby his Department coordinates with six other agencies; if he will review the current system with a view to reform, simplification and reduction of cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20362/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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As indicated in reply to Question No 209 of 29th April 2009 the FSAI has overall responsibility for coordination and enforcement of food safety legislation in Ireland. It carries out this remit through service contracts with this Department and the other agencies concerned. These service contracts are established in accordance with the provisions of The Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998. Any question of amendment of this Act would be primarily a matter for the Minister for Health and Children.