Calls for adequate compensation

The lack of compensation for farmers with hen harrier designation was highlighted at a meeting in Templeglantine, Co Limerick.

Limerick ICSA national executive member Seamus Sherlock organised the meeting which was attended by farmers from Limerick, Cork and Kerry. They said there was no adequate compensation and their designated land was completely devalued as it couldn’t even be used for forestry.

Mr Sherlock said that the ICSA has agreed to try to help these farmers and is going to organise a special meeting with them in the near future.