Martin: Export resumption is vital for trade

Beijing, reflects the confidence of the Chinese authorities in the robustness, transparency, and effectiveness of Ireland's animal health, traceability, and food safety systems.

- BY GRAINNE NI AODHA

THE resumption of Irish beef exports to China will be “important and positive" for trade, the Taoiseach has claimed.

Micheal Martin said it reflected the confidence in the “robustness” of Ireland's food safety standards.

The Taoiseach had visited China last week and pressed for the market to be reopened for Irish beef products.

He also met with China's President Xi Jinping and Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National Peoples Congress.