Midlands TD Concerned Over Sheep Sector In Ireland

She's emphasising the 'ongoing price pressures and razor thin margins' that are impacting sheep farmers.

A midlands TD is expressing concern over the state of the sheep sector in Ireland.

Laois-Offaly Independent Deputy Carol Nolan, claims that before developing new international market opportunities for the sheep sector, attention needs to be given to the viability of the sector here.

She's emphasising the 'ongoing price pressures and razor thin margins' that are impacting sheep farmers.

Deputy Nolan says that recent increases in cost mean sheep farmers are in urgent need of supports:

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