Minister considering hay delivery to Galway port to address fodder crisis

Date Published: 29-Apr-2013

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.

Deputy Naughten says haulage of fodder by road is limiting the amount that can be imported and also costs substantially more than a large scale shipment.

He says farmers are increasingly concerned because of a lack of carryover of fodder and cannot afford to wait for supply.