Minister calls for agreement as beef talks begin

Talks to resolve the beef dispute have begun with Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed urging those involved to make every effort to reach an agreement.

Speaking after the meeting with Mr Creed, the group said the minster appears to be "very determined to get a resolution" to the ongoing dispute. Meat Industry Ireland has said that there has been no move to withdraw what it called, "illegal blockades" of meat plants, despite the commencement of talks to resolve the beef dispute.

IFA President Joe Healy said the dispute has, "gone on long enough" and meaningful proposals from Meat Industry Ireland and Minister Creed are needed at the talks.

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