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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2021

Tuesday, 7 December 2021

Questions (366)

Seán Canney

Question:

366. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of the expanded list of agri-environmental schemes that will attract a disregard in terms of farm assist from October 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60067/21]

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On 29th November I announced the publication of the Social Welfare Bill which will enact Budget 2022 measures. Included in this Budget Bill is provision for an extensive expansion to the list of Agri- Environmental schemes which will qualify towards the disregard of €2,540.

The measure will support the Government’s climate change agenda and will act as an incentive to farmers to participate in the schemes.

The additional Agri-Envirionmental schemes which qualify for a disregard, to be added to the existing ones are listed in the following table:

The Beef Exceptional Aid Measure

The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (2015-2020) (2017-2022) (2021)

The Beef Environmental Efficiency Plan (BEEPS) ;as part of the Beef Sector Efficiency Programme

The Dairy Beef Calf Programme; as part of the Beef Sector Efficiency Programme

The Results Based Environment Agri-Pilot Programme

The Sheep Welfare Scheme

The Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme (2000-2006) (2007-2013) (2014-2020)

The Ash Dieback Replanting Scheme

The Creation of Woodland on Public Lands Schemes

The Deer Tree Shelter and Deer/Hare Fencing Scheme

The Forestry Grants and Premium Schemes (2014-2020)

The Forest Genetic Resources Reproductive Material Scheme

The Forest Road Scheme

The Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group Scheme

The Innovative Forestry Forest Technology: Central Tyre Inflation Scheme Module

The Native Woodland Conservation Scheme

The Neighbourwood Scheme

The Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (Ash Dieback)

The Woodland Improvement Schemes including Continuous Forestry Cover

I trust that this clarifies the position for the Deputy at this time.

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