Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Dail Éireann — 2023-11-09
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Cathal Berry (IND), Kildare South

I thank the Minister. I echo his sentiments on the credibility and robustness of our surveillance system. That is to be applauded, and that is what we are leaning on reputationally.
I have one other concern, namely, the consequences if the meat factories seek to take full advantage of this development and lower the prices of carcases even more. Are there any safeguards to prevent this? Can the Minister assure the House it will not be allowed to happen on his watch? Is there anything we can do to ensure the factories do not take full advantage of the development by lowering the carcase prices?

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Sitting date: 2023-11-09