Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
1988. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the traditional hay meadow measure under GLAS is eligible for the recently announced silage scheme; if he will bring forward the harvest date to allow for a second crop to be harvested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30648/22]
View answerThe Deputy may be aware that on 3rd May 2022, I brought a Memorandum for Information to Government on a proposed Fodder Support Scheme, in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24th February 2022 and the significant impact this has had on the cost of agricultural inputs required to conserve grass for silage and/or hay. Since then, there has further engagement between my officials and officials in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and I expect to make a further announcement shortly to launch the scheme.
Further details including the terms and conditions will be published at that time. Traditional Hay meadows in GLAS will be eligible for support under the Fodder Support Scheme. However, I currently do not intend to bring forward the cutting date for the Traditional Hay Meadow action in GLAS from 1st July.
