Matt Carthy

Ensure awareness of the economic importance of Ireland of the swift ratification of CETA by the Oireachtas, as highlighted in an episode of the Ibec Voices podcast

Step 1 - Securing a deal Trading conditions with the UK • Trade must be on the basis of tariff-free and quota-free access to the UK market. • The UK must respect the level playing field by maintaining corresponding standards on food safety, animal health and welfare, and the…

That the EU Commission does not continue to ignore the mounting evidence of Brazil's degradation of the environment for beef exports::To point out that the Commission was explicit that Mercosur could not go ahead if Brazil failed to meet environmental standards. A new report…

That live export trade to Northern Ireland for slaughter cattle would continue unfettered access to the UK market, regardless of the outcome of Brexit.::To highlight that the Northern Ireland market provides vital competition for Irish beef farmers with finished cattle and has…

Derogation on tariff & recognition of the need for proper consultation and accountability from officials and Ministers when taking trade policy decisions::To highlight the lack of coordination and accountability between DETE and DAFM ( Intnl trade ) on Trade policy & to ask how…

That the suspension of access to the Chinese market for beef is resolved quickly::To highlight that the discovery of a case of A-Typical BSE in a 14-year old cow in this country is a technical issue and that under the protocol, Irealnd is required to submit a detailed…

To highlight the approval by the EU of a Belgian initiative to support companies that export at least 30% of turnover must be used by the Irish Government as a precedent to provide export credit insurance for the dairy and meat sectors.::That the current level of support…