Bidders are back at mart ringsides
THE return of buyers in-person to the mart rings from Monday, May 17 next, has been welcomed by farm representatives as an important step in the return to more normal trading.
Agriculture Minister, Charlie McConalogue, confirmed last week that the buyers would be allowed back both at ringside and to view stock in pens – but only by prior appointment with mart.
Buyers must wear suitable face coverings and maintain a strict two-metre social distancing space while marts have also been advised that they must take steps to prevent any congregation of people in their car-parks or at entry points to their premises.
IFA Livestock Chairman, Brendan Golden, who welcomed the announcement of the buyers returning to the ringside said that he also hoped sellers could also be facilitated from May 17 next – with all public health protocols and guidelines to be observed.
Galway IFA Chairperson, Anne Mitchell, said that the coming back of the buyers to the ring was an important first step in a return to some sense of normality at the mart sales and she also called for consideration to be given to the return of sellers to the ring as well.
“The return of the buyers is good news for everyone and we are hoping that shortly the sellers can be accommodated too. It goes without saying that it is incumbent on everyone to adhere strictly to all the public health guidelines that are in place,” said Anne Mitchell.
For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.
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