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Food Security Stakeholders
There are various governmental, nongovernmental, and private sector stakeholders involved in
improving agricultural production and ensuring food security in Ireland.
Government Entities and Responsibilities
The main government entities involved in ensuring food security include the following: The
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM); the Department of Communications,
Climate Action and Environment; the Agriculture and Food Development Authority (TEAGASC);
the Food Safety Authority; and the Irish National Meteorological Service. The Department of
Agriculture, Food and the Marine is the most important organization in developing and
implementing national policies for agriculture, food, fisheries, forestry, and the rural
environment. It provides support services, policy advice, and monitors food safety, animal and
plant health, and animal welfare.280 The Agriculture and Food Development Authority—which
reports to DAFM—is the national body responsible for the provision of integrated research,
guidance and training services to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities.281
Figure 21 shows the structure of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the
various entities that report to it.
The Food Safety Authority, in collaboration with other government bodies—including DAFM
and local authorities—monitors food businesses to ensure they abide by the relevant laws
throughout the production, processing, and distribution stages.282 The Irish National
Meteorological Service has atmospheric observation networks that provide analysis, research
and modelling activities to help inform adaptation. It is also one of the entities responsible in
funding research.283 The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment is
one of the entities responsible for funding for environmental research; it was involved in the
development of the first national mitigation plan in 2017 and the agricultural sectoral plan in
coordination with DAFM.284
280 The Department of Agriculture, Food and theMarine (DAFM) website.
281 The Agriculture and Food Development Authority websit
282 The Food Safety Authority of Ireland website.
283 “National Adaptation Framework.” DCCAE. Jan 19, 201
284 Ibid.