Budget to see creation of National Food Ombudsman office

The Ombudsman, a commitment in the programme for government, could help mediate and investigate disputes between grocers and suppliers in the agri-food sector. File image

A National Food Ombudsman office will be created under budget commitments for the Department of Agriculture next year.

The Ombudsman, a commitment in the programme for government, could help mediate and investigate disputes between grocers and suppliers in the agri-food sector, like the Beef Plan issue and subsequent protests in 2019.