Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy is right that the forum was scheduled to meet last Monday. I understand the chairperson of the beef task force has been engaged in bilateral talks with each party to try to get movement. That is in the interests of everybody, as the Deputy said. The weather has deteriorated and stocks are building. There is a knock-on effect in the marts, with store cattle not having the same number of buyers. I appeal to all sides to show some goodwill and make a gesture that they do want to convene as quickly as possible. It is in the hands of the chairperson.

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