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‹ Order of Business Fodder shortages for farmers
Summary
Michael Healy-Rae reports a worsening fodder crisis affecting farmers and livestock; the Ceann Comhairle says it will be addressed in the forthcoming Topical Issue Debate.
Farmers are running out of fodder for their animals, which has created an unprecedented crisis in the farming community.
Comment on this
Fodder shortages will be dealt with in two or three minutes in the Topical Issue Debate.
Comment on this
I raised this matter with the Taoiseach before the Easter recess and the problem is worsening. Farmers are attending auctions to try to buy fodder.