Martin Kenny
Question:275. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the balancing payment of the 2017 sheep welfare scheme will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17152/18]
View answerThursday, 19 April 2018
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In December 2016 I introduced the Sheep Welfare Scheme to contribute to the continuing viability and sustainability of the sheep sector in Ireland. The Scheme is funded through the Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014 - 2020.
Advance payments in the amount of €16 million under the first year of the Sheep Welfare Scheme have already issued. Balancing payments in respect of these applications are due to commence shortly.