IDA report on the meat industry
Murphy confirmed he had received the IDA-commissioned meat industry report but said its contents and circulation were for the Authority to decide. Gibbons raised fears of undersupply, closures and redundancies, while Lalor challenged whether a State-sponsored body should withhold the report from the Oireachtas.
asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he has received a copy of the report commissioned by the IDA on the meat industry; if so, if he will state its main implications, particularly for the next two years; and if it will be circulated to Deputies.
Comment on this
I have received a copy of this report but I would not be justified in revealing its contents as it was commissioned and paid for by the Industrial Development Authority. The question of publishing or circulating the report is one for the Authority themselves.
Comment on this
Does the Parliamentary Secretary agree that there is a critical period of under-supply coming for the Irish meat industry and that there will be further closures and redundancies within that industry?
Comment on this
This question relates to a report which has been published by the IDA and the Irish meat industry. I have answered this question.
Comment on this
Is the Parliamentary Secretary suggesting that a report commissioned by the IDA, which is a State-sponsored body, should not be presented to the members of the Oireachtas?