Resolution of lamb price row welcomed

Ireland: The resolution of the lamb price dispute between farmers and meat factories was welcomed yesterday by Agriculture and Food Minister Mary Coughlan.

“I am encouraged by the measured response from both sides in resolving this issue and allowing for the continued supply of top quality lamb to valuable premium markets especially in France,” she said.

Plants at Irish Country Meats in Camolin, Co Wexford and Navan, Co Meath, Kepak in Athleague, Co Roscommon and Hacketstown, Co Carlow, Dawn Meats in Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo and Kildare Chilling in Co Kildare, have all re-opened after the week-long protests.