Brexit led to 47% drop in exports to UK while many immigrants say they are overworked
Wage rates on par or ahead of those in North or Britain, industry representatives say
Migrant Rights Centre urges parity between those on general work permits and those with critical skills
Oireachtas committee told of difficulties caused by Brexit and Covid-19
Union says progress made on some measures to protect workers but not on sick pay
With billions of euro at stake, processors may need to make changes to work practices
Oireachtas virus group to hear new system will work only if speedy sampling in place
Meat Industry Ireland says outbreaks in meat plants ‘a stark reminder of the persistent threat of Covid-19’
Sharp rise in cases at Irish meat plants to 828 is concerning, says senior health official
In wake of Siptu claim Fianna Fáil leader tells the Dáil that situation ‘gravely serious’
Closure of food service sectors in UK and EU is impacting hugely on Irish beef exports
Kilcock picket comes as latest Irish Farmers’ Association protests enter fourth day
IFA president says supermarket’s half-price beef sale is an ‘insult to farmers’
Twelve-hour action at major Aldi distribution centre in Kildare was the latest in long-running series of beef price protests
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