Seanad debates
Wednesday, 6 November 2002
Agriculture and Food: Statements.
The Minister will also be aware that huge numbers of farmers are getting out of sheep production due to the sheep register, which is proving to be a disaster, as well as the poor prices being paid for lamb. A recent response presented by the Department as a simplification has actually resulted in even greater complexity and unfairness than before. It is quite unworkable. I appeal to the Minister to replace the present cruel and complex system with a practical and workable flock-based system of identification and traceability.
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