A 50 million euro support fund to support beef finishers has been launched.
About 42-thousand farmers will be eligible to apply for the money, which is capped at 100 euro per animal and 100 animals per farm.
While it won't compensate the industry for all of its losses during lockdown, it's hoped that it will stimulate activity in marts this autumn.
29C Highs In Wicklow With Temperature Warning From Tomorrow
The hosepipe ban remains in place for another two weeks amid this latest hot spell.
Wicklow Wexford TD Wants To Create A "Tobacco-Free Generation"
Suspicious Device Prompts Security Alert In Co. Kildare
Motorists travelling between Kilcullen and West Wicklow may be impacted.
Patients Urged Not To Attend GP Practice In Bray Amid Suspension Order
The Medical Council has issue a strong warning regarding Dr Regine Grah, who is suspended from the Medical Register by order of the High Court.
Anti-social Behaviour In Bray Raised With Justice Minister
Wicklow TD Edward Timmins contacted Minister Jim O'Callaghan as residents in the Boghall Road area report ongoing problems.
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