Margaret Murphy O'Mahony (Cork South West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Ba mhaith liom ceist a chur ar an Aire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara ach níl sé anseo. Mar sin, cuirfidh mé an cheist ar an Taoiseach. There is much talk about farm incomes. The programme for Government included a commitment to protect farm incomes. Farmers across west Cork are on their knees. Beef prices are a major factor in that regard. Why is the Government standing over the importation of beef from other countries when we have enough beef here? This is obviously greatly affecting prices. Why is the Government standing over the importation of beef when there is no need for it?

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