Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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Ireland is about at the average figure or perhaps a little below it, based on price per kilo, for steer beef across Europe, according to the table included in the presentation. We had some meat in France which we thought was not of as high a standard as we would have in Ireland. Most accept that the beef we produce here, on family farms where it is grass fed and cattle roam free, is better. However, the farmer in Ireland only receives the average price. The meat industry should reflect on this. The price of Irish beef on shelves in continental Europe is good, particularly for prime cuts. The farmer is getting a raw deal and should be getting a better price for his or her product.