Seán Sherlock
Question:76. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of festivals and fairs his Department will fund or sponsor in 2021. [33523/20]
View answerTuesday, 3 November 2020
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My Department is very supportive of agricultural fairs and festivals and acknowledges the benefit that they provide in showcasing livestock and agricultural produce, along with the wider social benefits to local communities.
My Department does not have a direct role in the organisation of these events, but makes a contribution through the Irish Shows Association in respect of the insurance costs involved. The Department intends to continue this financial assistance in 2021 but, at this stage, it is not possible to know the number of events that may proceeed, as the extent to which they will take place next year will be dependant on public health advice.