Martin Ferris (Kerry North-West Limerick, Sinn Fein)
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I thank the Minister and his officials for the presentation. In response to a question from Deputy Tóibín, the Minister said that this agreement, if implemented, will benefit the consumer by making things cheaper.

How will this affect the Irish producer in the agricultural sector in particular? How will it affect the cost of producing beef competitively? Historically, it has been far easier and cheaper for US producers. How will this affect our market?

I refer to EU standards of traceability on the use of hormone treatment for cattle which are very stringent. How will US standards compare?