Cabinet approval to be sought for food ombudsman 

Mr McConalogue has previously said he wants the office to be one “with real teeth”.

Agriculture minister Charlie McConalogue will seek approval from the cabinet on Tuesday to prioritise drafting of the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Cabinet approval will be sought this week for drafting legislation to create an office to monitor transparency in the food supply chain.

This brings the establishment of a food ombudsman-type office a step closer.