Macra's welcome for new minister

Macra na Feirme welcomes the appointment of Dara Calleary to the Ministry of Agriculture and looks forward to discussing the issues that matter to young farmers.

 

“We congratulate Minister Calleary on his appointment as Minister of Agriculture, we are looking forward to meeting and discussing the concerns of young farmers,” said Macra na Feirme National President Thomas Duffy.

 

It is a critical time for several matters facing young farmers such as the upcoming CAP discussions at home and at the European level. Macra na Feirme has highlighted the importance of Generational Renewal as well as Irish commitment to funding for National Reserve and for Land Mobility and calls on Minister Calleary to make these issues a priority for government.

 

“Young farmers have clearly been identified as key in the recent needs analysis carried out by the Department as part of the CAP consultation. Now we need to see the financial commitment to deliver on those needs,” added Duffy.