Eamon Scanlon (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There is no doubt that this has been the worst year for farm incomes right across the country because of what has happened due to the bad weather. Yesterday, we saw hailstones falling right across the country. The cold weather has slowed down grass growth and that is affecting incomes. Will the Minister consider extending the fodder scheme for another two weeks? In common with other Deputies, I have had quite a number of calls, particularly from the north west where the demand is still great for fodder. There is hay coming in and it is badly needed.

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