Local MEP secures European Parliament debate on importance of wool

Midlands NorthWest MEP Maria Walsh has secured a debate at European Parliament over the importance of wool.

The move comes as part of MEP Walsh’s campaign to end the designation of wool as a waste product, which she says is not good enough.

The Fine Gael MEP says it would allow sheep farmers to better exploit its various uses, giving them an additional source of income and reducing supply costs.

MEP Walsh says wool has many uses, and that needs to be recognised

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