ICSA to mount protest over sheep sector crisis

The ICSA are to mount a protest at Dáil Eireann and the Department of Agriculture in Dublin tomorrow (Tuesday) in response to what they described as the abject failure of the government to acknowledge or appropriately address the crisis in the sheep sector.

The protest will take place on Tuesday February 28, at noon.

ICSA sheep chair and Westmeath farmer Sean McNamara said: “Sheep farmers are at their wits end; they are crying out for help but nobody is listening.

"The ICSA fought hard to get a meeting of the Sheep Vision Group, and this did take place last Friday (17 February) - however, we need the minister to take this seriously and engage on the need for an emergency package, just like was done previously for the pig, beef, and dairy sectors.

"We are also insisting that the mediocre €12/ewe sheep scheme is not fit for purpose and we need this substantially upgraded.”

If you need details, contact the ICSA on 057 8662120 or email info@icsaireland.com.