Northern Ireland Protocol remains central to political concerns

摘要

Things are getting busy again after a period of limited interaction between our regional group and local government over the summer months.The group looking at sheep scab control are putting together a plan to manage and eventually eradicate scab and hope to proceed in the near future.Those involved in the movement of sheep between Great Britain and Northern Ireland have become increasingly frustrated at the lack of action. This is not the fault of industry, as stakeholders (including NSA) have been continually pressing for a resolution to the barriers against movements. The problem seems to lie with politicians who are not directly affected and seem to see no reason to act immediately on the problems it is causing the livestock industry. With London and Brussels due to re-engage inSeptember, the implications of the Nl Protocol remain at the centre of political concern and contention.