Agriculture Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2018

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Questions (538)

Joe Carey

Question:

538. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average time for the payment of BVD compensation to persons when all conditions regarding animal disposal are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9327/18]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The closing date for receipt of applications in respect of support towards the early disposal of  PI calves born in 2017 was 6 February 2018. Work has already commenced to ensure payments are made to farmers as soon as possible.