Michael Healy-Rae
Question:418. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the young farmers scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1474/16]
View answerWednesday, 13 January 2016
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Payments under the National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme commenced in mid-December 2015 and as publicised at that time these payments will continue into January/February 2016. To date some 53% of eligible applicants under both the National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme have received payment.
My Department will continue to prioritise the payment of eligible cases under the National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme to ensure that payment is made as soon as possible. Where my Department has contacted an applicant seeking further information or documentation to further process their application, I would encourage these applicants to engage with my Department to ensure that their application can be finalised. Applicants can use the dedicated e-mail address of NationalReserveYFS@agriculture.gov.ie to contact the processing section directly regarding information relating to their application.