Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 June 2021
418. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he and his Department have analysed and continue to analyse the potential impact of the current CAP reform on the agri-food sector; if he has studied submission from organisations (details supplied) regarding the impact of CAP on the industry; if he is in a position to reassure the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32767/21]
View answerThe Department is continuing to monitor and analyse the mandatory and voluntary options present in the CAP proposals that are currently under discussion. In this regard, there are examples of modelling and analysis that have previously been carried out on the Department's website at the link below and there will be more of this type of analysis published as the regulations become clearer in the future.
The Department has consulted widely with all of the stakeholders, in particular through the mechanisms offered by the CAP Consultative Committee. This has included a series of in depth discussions on Direct Payments measures in February this year as an example. This consultation and exchange of views will continue as we continue to progress the preparation of the CAP Strategic Plan.
I will continue work to ensure the best possible outcome for farmers and farming in Ireland.
www.gov.ie/en/publication/76026-common-agricultural-policy-cap-post-2020/.
