Minister Creed to appear before Agriculture Committee to discuss Budget 2019

“The upcoming budget needs to address the significant issues facing farmers, including Brexit, the CAP negotiations and increased access to funding to offset the many challenges facing the sector”, said Committee Chair Pat Deering TD.

“Tomorrow’s meeting is an important one as it gives the Committee the opportunity to engage directly with the Minister on his priorities for Budget 2019. With the possibility of the Irish agri-food sector’s largest trading partner leaving the EU in 2019, the budget must be robust and ready to meet the many challenges likely to face farmers, fishermen and exporters alike. Being prepared is of vital importance and must be a key priority in the months ahead.”

“Among the key issues will the need for appropriate supports to be in place for the farming and fishing communities. In particular, the establishment of a Brexit loan scheme for both communities, similar to the one currently in place for businesses, will be vital if they are to be prepared for the possible implications that Brexit could bring.”

The meeting will start at 3.30pm in Committee Room 1, Leinster House.

Committee proceedings can be viewed live here