FCI to meet with Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris, and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon this week.

After weeks of tireless work for our valued members, the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) have finally been able to secure a meeting with Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris, and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon.

The FCI will voice the serious concerns of our members, and propose solutions that government could implement in order to support the agricultural contracting and farming sector during this period of extreme uncertainty and financial strain.

The agricultural contracting sector is facing unprecedented cost pressures due to extreme fuel price volatility. Immediate, targeted intervention is required to ensure the continuation of essential farming operations and to protect rural economies.

Norman Egar (FCI National Chair) and Ann Gleeson Hanrahan (FCI Managing Director) will attend the meeting this week.

Ann Gleeson Hanrahan (FCI Managing Director) will also hand deliver to the Tánaiste, the list of requests compiled on Saturday night at the public in Portlaoise by the multi-sectoral group.

The IFA will also be in attendance at this meeting.