Compensation delays compounding TB stress for farmers

Almost €10.5m has been paid in compensation by Q3 this year but the ICMSA say delays in payments is compounding stress on farmers locked down with TB.

ICMSA say the delayed TB payments should be addressed by the minister of agriculture.

Farmers are having their TB troubles compounded by delayed compensation payments, says the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA).

Deputy president of ICMSA, Eamon Carroll, said the matter “could and should” be addressed as a matter of priority by minister Heydon.