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29/07/2015
Dairy Sector Is In Crisis - Irwin
The DUP has announced the dairy sector in Northern Ireland is in crisis.
Newry & Armagh MLA William Irwin was speaking ahead of Thursday's emergency Agriculture & Rural Development Committee meeting.
Mr Irwin, the Committee's Chairman said the emergency sitting will give the dairy sector a platform to air their plight and also hold the Department accountable regarding its commitments.
Mr Irwin said: "I've called this meeting to discuss the crisis facing the dairy sector here in Northern Ireland. It is imperative that those affected have a voice and are able to express the grave difficulties facing their business.
"As a dairy farmer for four decades, I understand this situation better than most. Farmers appreciate that this is a global problem therefore a solution does not lie with the Assembly.
"My focus will be to ensure that the DARD Minister delivers the much needed cash injection of the Single Farm Payment on time or in advance of December. I will be proposing that the Rural Development Programme is used to support farmers. I will also be calling on the Banks to show real and meaningful practical support, ensuring that farmers are given the flexibility to weather this storm."
(CD)
Newry & Armagh MLA William Irwin was speaking ahead of Thursday's emergency Agriculture & Rural Development Committee meeting.
Mr Irwin, the Committee's Chairman said the emergency sitting will give the dairy sector a platform to air their plight and also hold the Department accountable regarding its commitments.
Mr Irwin said: "I've called this meeting to discuss the crisis facing the dairy sector here in Northern Ireland. It is imperative that those affected have a voice and are able to express the grave difficulties facing their business.
"As a dairy farmer for four decades, I understand this situation better than most. Farmers appreciate that this is a global problem therefore a solution does not lie with the Assembly.
"My focus will be to ensure that the DARD Minister delivers the much needed cash injection of the Single Farm Payment on time or in advance of December. I will be proposing that the Rural Development Programme is used to support farmers. I will also be calling on the Banks to show real and meaningful practical support, ensuring that farmers are given the flexibility to weather this storm."
(CD)
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