Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2017
533. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of applicants to the new sheep welfare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5610/17]
View answerThe closing date for the Sheep Welfare Scheme was 3 February 2017. In excess of 21,000 applications were received and officials from my Department are currently processing these applications. All applicants will shortly be notified of the outcome of their application.
