Minister considering hay delivery to Galway port to address fodder crisis
The Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney is considering a proposal to have hay delivered via Galway port in a bid to address the fodder crisis.
Roscommon/South Leitrim Independent TD Denis Naughten says the Minister has confirmed he is exploring the idea of leasing a ship for such a delivery to Galway and other ports nationwide.
He says haulage of fodder by road is limiting the amount that can be imported and also costs substantially more than a large scale shipment.
Speaking to Galway Bay fm news, Deputy Naughten says farmers are increasingly concerned because of a lack of carryover of fodder and cannot afford to wait for supply.