Call for advance notice for farm inspections to minimise disruption

Fianna Fáil TD urged the Department of Agriculture to avoid inspections during the lambing season

Agriculture minister Martin Heydon said his department would 'endeavour to take account of the timing of inspections relative to when sheep move to and from the hills'.

At least two weeks’ notice of farm inspections should be given by the Department of Agriculture, a Kerry TD told the Dail.

Fianna Fáil's Michael Cahill urged the Department of Agriculture to avoid inspections during the lambing season.