Smith seeks increased European Union support for the dairy sector

GREATER levels of European Union support for the dairy sector were sought by Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith when he met with Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel in Brussels.

Following the meeting, Mr Smith said the commissioner has a full understanding of the importance of the dairy sector to Ireland.

“I left her in no doubt about the urgency in providing appropriate levels of support for the sector at this critical time,” he said.