Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
1893. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 248 of 9 March 2022, if progress has been made in furthering a compensation scheme for farmers impacted by the flooding in County Wexford on 25 December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20042/22]
View answerI understand that the damage caused to farm land in the south Wexford region as a result of the flooding that was experienced on Christmas Day has been localised.
As the Deputy is aware, the flooding created significant local challenging conditions, in particular, to local road networks, land and farms adjacent to rivers. Water levels receded considerably since the flooding occurred on Christmas Day lessening the effect on crops and I understand that the majority of crops recovered well.
However, there are farmers still affected and I understand their concerns. We are monitoring this situation very closely and my Department is in conversation with Teagasc in the area on the matter.
