GLAS Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 December 2016

Thursday, 1 December 2016

Questions (262)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

262. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views regarding tillage farmers and the criticism surrounding the min-till requirement, which is acting as deterrent from enrolling in GLAS plus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38259/16]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I am aware of concerns raised by some farmers and my Department issued a circular on 24 November 2016 to GLAS Advisers clarifying the criteria in respect of combining Minimum Tillage and Catch Crop actions to qualify for GLAS plus payment.  I believe this clarification addresses concerns raised.