Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This issue comes under the remit of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I have been approached by a number of farmers and the IFA regarding the urgent need to release the 50% of GLAS payments due to farmers. Sheep welfare payments also need to be issued urgently. Separately, there is concern regarding the extension of electronic identification to all sheep. These issues have been highlighted in every constituency and, particularly in my own area, because of the lack of funding. It is vitally important that the payments be made immediately.

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