Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
721. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications made to his Department by farmers in County Mayo for the fodder transport scheme; the number of applications that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12434/18]
View answerThe Fodder Transport Support measure was announced in January 2018. The measure aims to provide a contribution towards the cost of transporting fodder, sourced through the Co-operatives, from areas of surplus to those areas in need, located primarily in the West and North West.
To date no applications have been received from County Mayo. The closing date for applications under the measure is 20 April.
