Beef crisis latest: 'Self harm' being inflicted on industry; Concern for non-EU workers laid off

Ireland’s reputation is important in the global beef industry, but the industry is now at tipping point, he said.

Latest: It is time for cool heads and warm hearts on both sides in the beef dispute according to SIPTU agri sector representative Terry Bryan who warned that the industry is in danger of “self destruction.”

Mr Bryan also pointed out that some non-EU workers in the meat processing plants who have been laid off this week will not be eligible for social welfare payments.