Collection of dead farm animals resumes but farmers say issues remain to be resolved
The collection of dead animals from farms has resumed. Knackeries had decided not to collect the animals in a ongoing dispute with the Department of Agriculture over the lack of progress on a fallen animal scheme. The IFA says the resumption of collections is now a huge relief to farmers…
Collection of dead, worn-out farm animals hit by dispute
Farmers across the north west will not be able to have dead animals collected from next Wednesday. It’s after knackery owners who are members of the Animal Collectors’ Association voted unanimously to stop collections. It’s because of the deadlock in talks that have been going on the last eight months…
McConalogue urges Minister Creed to intervene in Knackeries Dispute
The Minster for Agriculture needs to intervene in the nationwide strike by Knackeries in order to prevent a major risk to public health. That’s according to the Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue. Deputy McConalogue has called on the Minister to urgently meet with representatives…