Irish beef hit by double standard

FARMERS, particularly beef producers in Ireland and the EU, are required

Mon, 23 Jun, 2003 - 01:00
law to adhere to high standards in quality assurance, traceability, environment and animal welfare.

Irish consumers are led to believe that the beef served in hotels and restaurants is all quality Irish produce. Sadly, this is not so.

Around 17,000 tons of boneless beef was imported last year from non-EU countries, mostly in South America.

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