IFA Presentation In Clare Hears Calls For Farmers Affected By TB To Receive Timely Support

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It's claimed it's "crucial" for Clare farmers that VAT on vaccines is abolished in the upcoming Budget. Senior IFA representatives have addressed the organisation's Clare County Executive in Ennis in a wide-ranging talk covering topics such as TB payments, deer management and access to vaccines. One of the IFA's key asks in its pre-Budget submission is the implementation of a 0% VAT rate on non-oral animal medicines and vaccines which it's claimed would be worth €10 million annually to farmers in direct savings. IFA National Animal Health Committee Chairperson TJ Maher says given the fact that the Agriculture Minister previously pledged to take this measure, he must now follow through on that commitment.