Ireland: Beef imports to EU should be suspended in event of no-deal Brexit - IFA

Published Dec 8, 2020

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The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has called for a suspension of all beef imports into the European Union and the Mercosur Trade Agreement in the event of a no-deal Brexit. IFA President, Tim Cullinan, expressed concerns over the potential importation of cheap beef or chlorinated chicken, and the impact of tariffs on Irish beef exports to the UK. He also criticized Bord Bia for not finding new markets ahead of Brexit and stressed the need for proper compensation if tariffs are imposed. The IFA President also highlighted the potential for Irish vegetable growers to lose out during Christmas due to supermarkets selling imported vegetables.

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The Irish Farmers Association has said that all beef imports into the European Union should be "suspended immediately" in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The IFA President, Tim Cullinan, said that the Mercosur Trade Agreement - which would allow for the import of large volumes of beef into the EU - should also be suspended in the event of a no-deal. He said that the export of beef to the United Kingdom could be severely impacted by tariffs if there is a no-deal. Mr Cullinan told the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee that he would be very concerned that the UK could do a deal in beef imports with a third country in the event of a no-deal. Ireland is just weeks away from a possible "Doomsday scenario" says @voteTimLombard a no deal Brexit could have the biggest impact on the agri sector since the 1950's he tells Committee & he questions the readiness of the agri-food sector — Fran McNulty (@franmcnulty) December 8, 2020 He said such a development could see the importation of cheap ...

Source: Rte