Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We have highlighted the phenomenal pressure beef farmers have been under for some time, which is an issue we have been raising for several years. As outlined, much of what was in the motion we tabled in the summer seems to be filtering through in the solution that was proposed earlier.

Among farmers, there is a great distrust. They are at a low ebb and see no future in it. Can the Minister recognise why they would feel that way having seen, for example, the €100 million beef scheme being changed before and after the council election? Can the Minister recognise the difficulty and the mistrust when they see their future, lifestyle and income slipping away? Is the Minister satisfied this plan will be the real starting point and where does he envisage a finished, improved point in this regard?

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