Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

A final issue referenced in the Minister's presentation but not in his speech is that of the beef roundtable discussions. These were welcomed at the time, but prices have continued to go through the floor, as highlighted in today's Irish Independent. Compared with last year, the average price for a steer has fallen by €300 and the average price for bull beef has fallen by more than €400 per head. Are Bord Bia and the Department doing enough to promote Irish beef in England and our other markets? Talk is one matter, but we need to walk the walk as well.