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MINISTER MUST ENSURE LEGAL THREATS ARE REMOVED IN ADVANCE OF TASKFORCE MEETING

Oct 11, 2019 | Latest News, Press Releases | 0 comments

11 OCTOBER 2019

ICSA president Edmond Phelan has said Minister Michael Creed must ensure that all injunctions are removed in advance of Monday’s inaugural meeting of the Beef Markets Taskforce. “It was agreed at the beef crisis talks that beef processors would withdraw all legal proceedings against farm organisations and/or individual farmers upon farmer protests being stood down.”

“While farmers have upheld their side of the bargain, it is our understanding that written confirmation has not been received by those affected that would indicate the complete withdrawal of legal threats. ICSA does not want to see the work of the taskforce undermined by this and we would urge the Minister to seek clarity from the meat processors on this issue in advance of Monday.”

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CONVENING OF NFFSC MUST KICKSTART EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO WEATHER RELATED DIFFICULTIES FACING FARMERS

ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the convening of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) tomorrow must kick start an emergency response to the ongoing difficulties facing farmers amidst continuing heavy rainfall. “With any hope of an early spring well and truly dashed and any fodder reserves dwindling fast it is clear this committee needs to rapidly reassess the current situation on the ground, including the extent of the fodder shortages and the impact of continued wet weather on farming operations,” he said.

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