Government fails to sweeten farmers’ future

THE abandonment of our sugar industry is the height of vandalism by the Government.

At a time when world sugar prices are rising, and predicted to rise for the next five years, it is hard to comprehend how Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan can be happy to dispose of this industry for a mere €150 million.

It is within this context that I welcomed the letter from Martin Ferris (Irish Examiner, July 21). Is he the only TD with the guts and vision to make his voice heard on this issue?