Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The programme for Government presents supports for agriculture. Will the Tánaiste and Taoiseach stand with the Minister, Deputy Creed, and Commissioner Phil Hogan and stand up to Commissioner Cecilia Malmström against her sell-out on beef from Brazil in the ongoing Mercosur negotiations. The Irish Farmers' Association, IFA, and other organisations are very worried. This week, the Commissioner already allowed 70,000 tonnes of extra beef to come in from outside the EU. There are now fears that there will be further slippage. It is time for Ireland-----

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