Councillor wants to block deal which could threaten Galway cattle trade

Galway Bay fm newsroom – An agreement between the E.U and South America in relation to agricultural interests pose a threat to cattle and dairy farmers in Galway. That's according to County Councillor Michael Fahy. He says European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso hopes to complete the deal before he leaves office. The deal could mean that concessions would be given to allow prime beef into Europe. Councillor Fahy believes that his could reduce the value of cattle by as much as 500 euro per head. He's calling on local TDs and the Irish Farmers Association to lobby the Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to block such a deal with South America.