Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2021
1174. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding allocated to the ICT infrastructure in marts; the number of applications received; the number of successful applicants; the total amount awarded; the average amount awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52398/21]
View answerOn 1st March this year, I announced funding to livestock marts under the ICT infrastructure . Livestock marts can apply to the Department for a grant of a maximum of €5,000 to cover 50% of expenditure on ICT infrastructure. The Scheme is still open for applications.
To date, five applications have been received, two of which have been paid. Officials have been in contact with the other three marts requesting further information.
The scheme covers expenditure which occurs after 1st March 2021. I would encourage all marts to submit their applications before the closing date of 15th November this year. Further information is available on the Department’s website at gov.ie - Livestock Mart Licence Application (www.gov.ie).
