Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore has welcomed the government\u2019s intention to finally move on her repeated calls to grant the Agri-Food Regulator increased powers to improve transparency in food supply chains.<\/p>\n
Deputy Whitmore, who is the party\u2019s agriculture spokesperson, said:<\/p>\n
\u201cWith suspected price gouging by supermarkets continuing to squeeze household budgets, it\u2019s more important than ever that we can see a breakdown of the costs being incurred by producers in the agri-food sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the D\u00e1il, I have repeatedly called on the government to give the Agri-Food Regulator the enhanced powers it needs to compel the provision of necessary price and market information from relevant businesses in the agri-food supply chain. This will allow it to fulfil its price and market data analysis function.<\/p>\n
\u201cAdditional powers for the Agri-Food Regulator were sought by the Social Democrats as part of our D\u00e1il motion earlier this year seeking more transparency on supermarket profits. In recent weeks I also submitted proposed legislation in this area, which is currently awaiting approval from the Bills Office.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith families really struggling to put food on the table this winter amid soaring grocery costs, today\u2019s decision by Cabinet to finally move on this issue is long overdue.\u201d<\/p>\n
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