Seanad debates
Monday, 17 May 2021
Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters
Common Agricultural Policy
10:30 am
Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
It is good to hear that farm safety is being taken seriously and is included in the CAP. I was delighted to hear the Minister of State's acknowledgment that he is working with the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Feighan, on the issue of mental health. Stress has presented many mental health issues for farmers and I am glad the Minister of State acknowledged that. Falling incomes, higher costs, which affect every industry, and increased regulations are a cause of stress, and I welcome the fact he acknowledged that. I thank him for his commitment and look forward to hearing in the future his plans as they unfold.
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