The Beef Plan Movement has labelled legal action against the group as ‘unfair’ after having suspended its protests three weeks ago.

The group has also voiced its concern that “multiple retailers have not engaged on the issue of so-called market specifications".

"Both Bord Bia and Meat Industry Ireland have stated that the 30-month upper age limit, four-movement rule and 60-day on-farm residency are requirements requested by retailers and are customer-driven. No evidence has ever been produced to substantiate these claims.”

‘Voluntary' work

Beef Plan has said it will continue to review the role of Bord Bia and the value for money returned to the primary producer and will continue to work for the beef farmers of Ireland on a voluntary basis.

“The relationship between the processors and farmers can only heal if all legal action is officially removed and meaningful negotiations are concluded.”

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