Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017
705. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a review is envisaged in relation to the knowledge transfer group scheme to take account of concerns with regard to veterinary fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11568/17]
View answerThe Knowledge Transfer Programme is included in Ireland's Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020. The costs associated for the veterinary input into animal health measures featured in the negotiation of the Programme with the EU Commission. Veterinary costs are not eligible under the articles of the Rural Development Regulation on which the Knowledge Transfer Programme is based. However, costings for the farmers’ time in completing the animal health measures in conjunction with a veterinary practitioner are included in the payments to farmers.
