Agri Politics
Food ombudsman will be an office with 'real teeth' - minister
Calls for a food regulator/ombudsman were made by numerous delegates at the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) annual general meeting (AGM)....
National Food Ombudsman.
Beef
Rural Independents slam ombudsman consultation extension
The Rural Independents Group of TDs has slammed the move by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue...
Beef
TDs given extension on food ombudsman consultation
Members of the Oireachtas (Dáil and Seanad) have been offered a second chance to make a submission to the consultation...
Agri Politics
Beef regulator motion 'a real chance' for politicians to support farmers
A private members motion being tabled this week on establishing an independent regulator for the beef sector is “a real...
Beef
Food ombudsman 'must have real teeth'
Following the announcement yesterday (Monday, April 26) on the start of a public consultation on the establishment of a National...
Agri-Business
Public consultation launched on role of Food Ombudsman
A public consultation on the primary legislation needed to establish a new Office of a National Food Ombudsman or regulator...
Agri Politics
National consultation on functions of Food Ombudsman 'intended'
The process in establishing a new authority called the National Food Ombudsman has been outlined by Minister for Agriculture, Food...
Agri Politics
Call for Dept. of Agriculture officials to answer questions about food ombudsman
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called for senior officials at the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Agri Politics
Department 'taking 2-step approach' in establishing Food Ombudsman
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is “currently taking a two-step approach” in the establishment of the office...
Agri-Business
Strong criticism of 'minimalist approach' adopted in tackling unfair trading practices
Deputy Matt Carthy has strongly criticised the adoption of a “minimalist approach” in tackling unfair trading practices in the agriculture...
Agri Politics
Unfair trading practices: What's the progress on the National Food Ombudsman?
The EU’s unfair trading practices directive must be transposed into Irish law by May 1, with efforts currently underway to...
Agri Politics
National Food Ombudsman: What's the progress on its establishment to date?
The establishment of a new authority dubbed the National Food Ombudsman was a commitment included under the Programme for Government...
Agri Politics
Doubts voiced on whether food ombudsman will work
Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture Matt Carthy “still has doubts” as to whether an office of national food ombudsman will...
Agri-Business
'A National Food Ombudsman would protect fair prices for farmers'
A National Food Ombudsman would help to ensure farmers receive a fair price for their produce, according to Fianna Fail...
Agri-Business
More must be done to protect farmers from unfair trading practices - Fianna Fail
More must be done to protect and support farmers from unfair trading practices, Fianna Fail’s spokesperson on Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue has...