Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

To be clear, we have worked with like-minded countries. I co-signed a letter with the Belgian trade minister outlining our concerns about the deal, not least in respect of the beef industry. We will continue to work with our colleagues in Europe. We will carry out an economic impact assessment and examine specifically the impact it will have on the beef industry. We will also examine the impact of Brexit and how that will feed into the sector.

There is work to be done. It will be two years before the legal agreements are signed. We have time to do the work and make an informed decision.

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