An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Dail Éireann — 2023-02-28
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Denis Naughten (IND), Roscommon-Galway

A couple of weeks ago at the Business Committee, I raised the issue of the sheep industry. As the Taoiseach knows, back in 2016, I secured the introduction of the sheep welfare scheme. Since then, income for sheep farmers has reduced by 550% according to Teagasc and fertiliser costs have gone up by a further 400%. Yet, we are introducing a paltry top-up of just 20% to that welfare scheme. The industry is on its knees. I have looked for a debate on this subject at the Business Committee and I hope this will be facilitated in order that all these issues can be thoroughly debated.

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