Micheál Martin

Highlight the impact of US tariffs and trade uncertainty on the export focussed Irish drinks manufacturing sector and the need for Government actions to support the sector including removal of tariffs, market diversification supports and deferral of impending alcohol labelling…

Share Food Drink Ireland priorities for Programme for Government ::Demonstrate food and drink industry progress in the areas of reformulation and responsible marketing

Highlight the importance of Irish Drinks exports to Ministers travelling for St Patrick's Day

Highlight potential impact of US tariffs on exports from the Irish drinks industry

Support in relation to EFICA (The Enterprise Fund for International Climate Action). The funding was provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs to carry out a feasibility study in Kenya. The request was for continued support for the project.

Raise awareness on Drinks Ireland 2024 priorities to be covered at event

Inform An Tánaiste about the Danone Ireland business, manufacturing footprint and its priorities (health and sustainability) and contribution to Cork and the wider South-West region

Meeting to share an overview of the Danone business and priorities including health, sustainability and responding to Brexit, as well as its contribution to Cork and the wider the South-West region.

Progress on outcomes from the Working Group on Food Poverty

To highlight the importance of all parts of the Food Chain remaining operational and marts are able to function as we prepare for the busy Autumn trade in event of further government restrictions due to COVID-19.::To demonstrate that the food supply chain of farming, processing…

regulation of the Irish hemp industry in line with EU trade law and EU Commission regulatory clarification

Support Irish restaurants recover and rebuild during COVID-19 business restrictions

That an independent Food Ombudsman would be legislated for::To highlight that the creation of a new Food Ombudsman is vital.::That the body must have the scope to regulate the full food chain and have real powers to ensure a fair share of the retail price gets back to farmers.

Support Irish restaurants earn income during COVID-19 business restrictions::Increased Government support for the Irish restaurant sector during COVID-19 business restrictions

Ensure awareness of the economic risks associated with Brexit and the likely impact that different scenarios have for individual Irish agrifood companies::To ensure understanding of the necessary changes of state-aid for the agri-food sector.