{"id":11463,"date":"2025-02-05T18:12:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T18:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.socialdemocrats.ie\/?p=11463"},"modified":"2025-02-05T18:12:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T18:12:13","slug":"horticulture-sector-left-devastated-by-storm-eowyn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.socialdemocrats.ie\/ga\/horticulture-sector-left-devastated-by-storm-eowyn\/","title":{"rendered":"Horticulture sector left devastated by Storm \u00c9owyn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore has called on the Government to provide urgent financial supports to the horticulture sector in the wake of Storm \u00c9owyn.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Whitmore, who is the party\u2019s agriculture spokesperson, said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGiven the importance of our horticulture sector, it is unacceptable that there has been no real discussion about how it has been impacted by this devastating storm.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is usually a time when growers start planting for the season. Instead, many are counting the cost of Storm \u00c9owyn after it ripped through the country, with extensive damage to polytunnels, glasshouses, crops and equipment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis has led to significant financial losses for growers and many will struggle to recover from this serious setback to their business.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe horticulture sector is vital for ensuring a stable supply of fresh produce and makes a valuable contribution to our society. It supports over 7,000 jobs in rural areas and is worth nearly \u20ac600 million to the national economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe impact of this storm has highlighted the sector&#8217;s vulnerability to climate change and the urgent need for Government intervention to support these essential businesses. There should be an immediate audit of the damage caused with necessary financial supports put in place for affected businesses.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn addition to financial assistance to repair damaged structures and replace lost crops, measures are also needed to improve the long-term resilience of the sector.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>February 5, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore has called on the Government to provide urgent financial supports to the horticulture sector in the wake of Storm \u00c9owyn. 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