Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Gabh mo leithscéal. They have indicated flexibility and support will be available for farmers affected. Teagasc is dispensing substantial amounts of technical and nutritional information on fodder needs arising from the severe and harsh weather conditions that have prevailed since the close of summer in 2012. Teagasc advisers are working with farmers to provide advice on the best options available to them.

The Fianna Fáil spokesperson on agriculture has been calling for a €10 million fodder fund. Farmers have not been seeking such a fund. What they have been seeking is flexibility, co-operation and access to fodder. It is in these areas that the Minister, the Department, Teagasc and the co-ops are working very hard to see to it that the farming community and animals get through this difficult period safely.

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