Better export refunds to boost trade

IMPROVED export refunds to boost Irish beef sales to Egypt could emerge from the EU Beef Management Committee in Brussels tomorrow.

EU Commissioner Fischler had indicated to Agriculture Minister Joe Walsh that he will put extra and improved subsidies back into place, following the recent Egyptian decision to relax restrictions on Irish beef imports.

The Egyptians still cannot afford to pay the full EU price for beef. leading Minister Walsh to seek extra EU subsidies.