New Covid-19 telephone helpline for farmers

THE Minster for Agriculture, Michael Creed, has today confirmed the opening of a new telephone helpline to assist farmers with their queries in relation to current Covid-19 restrictions.

The information line phone number is 076 1064468 and it will be open from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

In addition, the department has also published a set of Frequently Asked Questions on the Coronavirus/Covid-19 section of the department’s website at https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/customerservice/coronaviruscovid-19/

Said Minster Creed: “My department is fully engaged with the whole of government response to Covid-19. I have now put in place a dedicated helpline for farmers to seek advice on the practical queries that they may have as they continue to fulfil their essential role in maintaining the food supply chain. This helpline aims to assist farmers in addressing the challenges they may face on a day to day basis.”