Coveney seeks suckler money in budget

New money to invest in a support scheme for suckler cows will be sought by Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney in the preparation of next week’s budget.

He said the Department of Finance wants the agriculture department to reduce current expenditure €28m and capital expenditure of €25m.

“Up until budget day we will be trying to change those figures where possible and when it makes sense to do so.”