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Government called on to investigate allegations made against meat industry

Jul 10, 2020 07:18 By News Northern Sound
Government called on to investigate allegations made against meat industry
Local Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy speaking at the Covid-19 committee.
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The Government has been called on to investigate allegations made against the meat processing industry. Local TD Matt Carthy says there are "cartel like practices"

The Government has been called on to investigate allegations made against the meat processing industry.

Local TD Matt Carthy says there are "cartel like practices" in the sector and an investigation is needed.

It's reported the IFA is looking for evidence of non competitive processes in the industry but Deputy Carthy says it's the role of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and not the role of the IFA.

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However, he says the CCPC has refused to carry out an investigation.

Farmers across the country picketed outside meat factories last year to call for fairer prices.

Deputy Carthy told the Dáil that something needs to be done:

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