Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
1591. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to ensure an adequate supply of fencing for agricultural purposes in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13823/23]
View answerFencing can be used for a wide range of agricultural purposes. Based on a total supply of between 12 and 15 million stakes per year, the demand between TAMS and ACRES is about 10% to 14% of the market.
It is not anticipated that there will be any significant shortfall in the supply of timber fencing posts in 2023.
