Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We would first look to explore the options for developing markets so there would be a price for wool that can actually deliver a profit for farmers and ensure the cost associated with clipping was also covered.

The sheep welfare scheme has been an important scheme for farmers and it has been extended this year. I have also updated the reference years to ensure the maximum number of farmers take part in it and that the number of sheep they have is reflected in the payments they receive. We will be looking at the sheep welfare scheme in the context of a new CAP and how it will be structured. All ideas will be considered as part of the public consultation around that. Farmers will have a chance to input into this also.

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