Robert Troy
Question:254. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who were refused entry to certain schemes in 2016 due to flooding issues. [7784/17]
View answerThursday, 16 February 2017
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In response to the serious flooding last winter a comprehensive package of supports was put in place for farmers most affected including the introduction of a Fodder Aid scheme (replacing damaged fodder) and an Emergency Flood Relief Scheme. In addition emergency feed was provided where there was a risk to animal welfare on farms. The Emergency Flood Damage Relief scheme assisted farmers, under 3 categories,
a) loss of livestock,
b) damage to fixed agricultural structures and fittings, and
c) the necessity to move livestock to alternate housing (excluding the cost of feed).
There were 167 applications, of which 121 were deemed ineligible.
Those applicants who did not qualify were found not to have suffered losses under the three headings provided for.
Under the Fodder Aid Scheme, which compensated for lost fodder, there were 391 applications received of which 330 were paid a total of €660,000.