Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has backed the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association in accusing meat factories of profiteering during the global health crisis.
Minister Canney said: “It makes absolutely no sense for lamb prices to be cut by up to 50c/kg when meat has never been in more demand.
“At a time when we are making a national effort to combat the COVID-19 virus, we are seeing profiteering on an unacceptable scale.
“The excuse that there has been disruption to the Chinese markets is not sustainable. Supply cannot meet demand in our domestic markets and prices are already low enough.
“Our farmers are vital to our food supply and they should be supported in their efforts and treated fairly.”

For more information, contact Minister Canney on 086-2513639
March 17 2020