Sheep losses during recent snowfall

Summary

The Minister said he was unaware of widespread sheep losses and saw no need for assistance to replace them.

Timothy O'Connor Mr. O'Connor Fianna Fáil

asked the Minister for Agriculture if he has funds available that could be channelled to sheep owners who suffered heavy losses during the recent snow and who have not the resources to replace the losses.

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Mark A. Clinton Mr. Clinton Fine Gael

I am not aware that sheep owners generally suffered heavy losses during the recent snowfall and, accordingly, I see no need for the introduction of measures of the kind suggested by the Deputy.

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