Libya beef ban lift imminent

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney said official confirmation is expected shortly of the Libyan authorities lifting their 16-year ban on importation of beef from Ireland and other EU countries.

He said the next step would be to agree veterinary health certificates with the Libyan authorities, which will set out conditions under which export of Irish beef could take place. He hoped these will be agreed soon.

Mr Coveney said, “This is a very exciting time for Irish agriculture and food.