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European Commission to give half of €100m aid package for Ireland's beef farmers

European Commission to give half of €100m aid package for Ireland's beef farmers

A €50m fund to support Ireland's beef sector has been agreed by the European Commission.

Under the plan, the Government here can match the figure, bringing the total potential aid package to €100m.

It comes after a recent Government submission to the Commission sought help for the struggling sector, and follows weeks of protests by farmers on the issue.

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