Ruairí Ó Murchú
Ceist:117. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee that oversees agriculture; and when it will next meet. [45334/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 24 June 2026
Ceisteanna (117)
Freagraí scríofa
The Government has placed agriculture and rural development at the heart of our work and the Programme for Government sets out our ambitions to do more to grow our agri-food sector and see our rural economy and rural communities thrive.
Government has mainstreamed agriculture across the Cabinet Committee system, to ensure that agriculture and rural policy are always factored into wider considerations and Government action.
With this in mind, we established the Cabinet Committee on Water Quality, which has been instrumental in our efforts to secure a derogation on the nitrates directive. Likewise, the Cabinet Committee on EU and International Affairs has been a forum for closely monitoring CAP developments and shaping our positions.
The Cabinet Committee on Economy, Trade and Competitiveness and the Cabinet Committee on Climate Action, Environment and Energy have also regularly discussed agricultural issues particularly with regards to fully unlocking the economic potential within rural Ireland.
As with all policy areas, agriculture issues are regularly discussed at Cabinet and there is regular cross-departmental engagement on issues that affect agriculture and our farming communities.
Question No. 118 resubmitted.