20 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the major financial hardship caused to Irish sheep farmers as a result of the current market collapse of the lamb trade; that some farmers cannot sell lambs this week; that current values are down £25 per head when compared to last year; and if he is satisfied that the cutback to the CBF budget was shortsighted and highlights the Government's strategy for beef and lamb.

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20 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the major financial hardship caused to Irish sheep farmers as a result of the current market collapse of the lamb trade; that some farmers cannot sell lambs this week; that current values are down £25 per head when compared to last year; and if he is satisfied that the cutback to the CBF budget was shortsighted and highlights the Government's strategy for beef and lamb.

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• Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Beef and Lamb Trade.

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