Strong EU support for Ireland’s stance on the milk market crisis

AT least 10 other European Union member states yesterday backed Ireland’s position on the milk market crisis at a meeting in Luxembourg.

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Minister Brendan Smith, who raised the issue at a Council of Ministers meeting, outlined the difficult situation facing milk producers, as a result of low market returns.

A statement from his office later said Mr Smith requested strong and continued support from the commission using all appropriate market management measures available.