Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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37. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the provisions that will be made, especially for farmers in the north west, in view of the pending fodder crisis in the area. [32187/16]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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My Department is monitoring the winter fodder situation. Based on the available information it would appear that there is sufficient fodder available nationally. In relation to the northwest according to Met Eireann data there was less than 1/3 of annual average rainfall in the northwest during October to date. Silage has been made in the northwest region in the last number of weeks that will help to alleviate potential problems. My Department will continue to monitor the situation and has already liaised with Teagasc to ensure it is being kept abreast of current developments.