Philippines deal will see imports of Irish beef and other meats

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has welcomed the decision by food authorities in the Philippines to import Irish beef, sheepmeat, and pigmeat.

Veterinary authorities in the Philippines have approved these imports following a recent systems audit inspection visit to Ireland.

Mr Coveney said: “I am firmly of the view that it is vital that Irish companies have access to as many markets worldwide as possible and my department and I will continue to work closely with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Bord Bia to this end.”