Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Johnny MythenJohnny Mythen (Wexford, Sinn Fein)
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I thank the ICSA for its presentation. I will not rake over old coals or anything but the BAR fund was mentioned. Will the representatives elaborate more on the justification for applying for the fund? It was said that €12 per ewe is available under the sheep improvement scheme. Will they elaborate on what exact figure the ICSA has in mind for an increase in that? Are there any ICSA representatives on the wool council? Has it received feedback from the wool council regarding its suggestion of €5 per ewe for wool that is preserved?