Minister pledges to improve sheep welfare scheme if future budget allows
Mayo TD Alan Dillon also asked the Minister what plans are in place to review the sheep improvement scheme.
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has pledged to improve the payment rates under the sheep welfare scheme, if future budget negotiations allow.
The comments came in response to a parliamentary question from Mayo TD Alan Dillon, who said that time was running out for many sheep producers who face difficult market conditions currently.
