Fodder shortage in Kerry
Deputy Fleming urgently raises the fodder crisis affecting Kerry farmers, citing severe weather differences and financial losses, but the Ceann Comhairle repeatedly directs him to raise the matter by another procedure.
My matter relates to the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, negotiations and the need for legislation.
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I am sorry, but we cannot deal with that matter on the Order of Business. We are on promised legislation.
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There is a need, given the fact that climatic conditions are not included in the criteria-----
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We have a shortage of time. There are only three minutes remaining, but I have a number of Deputies indicating.
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-----by a shortage of fodder for farms, which is influenced by climatic conditions. The importation of fodder from the eastern part of the country-----
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I appreciate that it is a major problem, but I suggest that the Deputy seek a different way to raise it other than on the Order of Business.
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Will the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine intervene in this urgent matter? There have been financial losses.
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Will the Deputy resume his seat? I am sorry to be rude, but he must resume his seat. I call Deputy Durkan.
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Many farmers will go out of business.
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Provision should be made within the CAP negotiations. County Kerry is getting 80% rainfall, but the east coast is only getting 40%.