Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)

I, too, am delighted to hear the Minister of State's response to the effect that we are not importing Brazilian beef for use by the Defence Forces. The IFA DVD on the Brazilian beef market, which was distributed recently, highlighted many of the issues that arise. The use of Brazilian beef by the Defence Forces would be a cause for concern.

I am disappointed that the Fine Gael Private Members' motion of recent weeks was not accepted by the Minister of State's party.

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