Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 71: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will arrange an independent audit of the new quality payment system for cattle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24939/10]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The new QPS payment system for cattle was introduced in December 2009 following negotiations between representatives of Meat Industry Ireland (MII) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA). The price paid for cattle is a matter for the meat plant and the farmer and my Department has no role to play in this commercial transaction.