Agriculture Industry
Dail Éireann — 2023-03-09
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Holly Cairns (SD), Cork South-West

It is fair to say that despite a long tradition of wool produce in Ireland, the wool sector has been significantly underappreciated and undervalued in recent times. Instead of having a robust and innovative rural sector, low prices and other uncertainties and Government policies have negatively impacted on sheep farmers and the wool industry. I recognise the progress made with the feasibility report and the wool council, but what measures is the Minister of State putting in place to support the sector?

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Sitting date: 2023-03-09