Debate contribution: DAERA Budget

Debate contribution by Mr Robbie Butler on 18 May 2026.

MLA: Mr Robbie Butler
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 18 May 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: DAERA Budget
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5548432

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I thank the Minister for his answer. It is right and proper that I raise the issue in this place at this time. At the weekend, the Minister was at the Balmoral show. As we did, he will have talked to farmers and people in the agribusiness sector about the pressures that are on them. The Minister mentioned TB compensation. How important is it that we have a multi-year Budget? What doors would that open and what security would it give to the farming community, who are facing untold pressures at this time?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2342/22-27.

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