Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Will the Minister outline the position on the Mercosur talks, specifically what he is doing to protect the interests of Irish farmers and ensure beef will not form any part of a final deal? As he knows, farmers are greatly concerned about the potential impact of additional beef imports from South American and Mercosur countries on prices within the European Union. There is talk that a deal is imminent. I hope the Minister can update us on where things stand and provide reassurance that he is seeking to ensure beef will not form a part of that deal.

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