417. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how many meetings have taken place, if any, in 2022 and to date in 2023 between his officials and officials from the Department of Health to discuss the range and quality of food offerings in the retail sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48668/23]

I chair the Retail Forum, which provides a platform for engagement with members of the retail sector to discuss issues affecting the sector.

The matters raised have not been discussed at recent Retail Forum meetings. Information about the Retail Forum, including membership and meeting minutes, can be found on my Department’s website. Neither I, nor Ministers Coveney or Calleary have met with the Department of Health on these matters.

In summary, no meetings took place in 2022 and 2023 between DETE officials and officials from the Department of Health on the range and quality of food offerings in the retail sector.