Asked Agriculture
Deputy Kevin Boxer Moran asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action taken by his Department in view of the Brazilian beef and poultry producer scandal which has seen allegations of shipment of adulterated meat, allegations of shady practices and allegations of endemic corruption within the Brazilian beef and poultry sectors; if Ireland will be joining the growing number of countries which have banned meat imports from Brazil following the scandal; if Ireland will advocate for beef to be taken off the agenda in the Mercosur talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16324/17]