Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 June 2015
97. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a payment system in place for the new farm safety scheme; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22601/15]
View answerI am pleased to say that there has been a high level of interest in the Farm Safety Scheme with over 6,200 applications received. To date over 4,200 approvals have issued to applicants to undertake work under the scheme and the local offices of my Department are querying further applications with farmers with a view to ensuring that as many applicants as possible undertake measures to improve safety and save lives on their farms.
A dedicated payment system for the Farm Safety Scheme has also been developed and payments for works completed under the scheme will issue in the very near future.
