Smith assures Dáil sheep sector remains a Government priority

THE sheep sector remains a priority and needs assistance, Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Minister Brendan Smith told the Dáil.

Smith assures  Dáil sheep sector remains a Government priority

“I have not, despite claims to the contrary, backed away from any commitments to Irish sheep farmers,” he said.

Mr Smith made his comments during a Fine Gael motion calling for the reversal of budget cuts in farm schemes.

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