Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2015
307. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason his Department has refused an application under the farm safety scheme for a cover for a slurry tank by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; his views that such provision should not be a priority under the scheme, given the significant risk to life, and particularly to children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29720/15]
View answerFarm Safety is a critical issue facing farming today and is something that I am seriously concerned about. The current Safety Scheme has been designed to overcome some of the particular hazards which may be present on farms. A total of €12.2m has been allocated to this scheme offering a 40 per cent rate of aid, up to a maximum eligible investment ceiling of €20,000, i.e. a maximum grant of €8,000. In the case in question, there were issues noted in relation to the investment area concerned which led to the original application being refused. However, the decision regarding this application is being reviewed and the applicant will be notified of the result of that review very shortly.
