Seán Sherlock
Question:2064. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are funding streams available specifically for poultry shows. [39789/22]
View answerTuesday, 26 July 2022
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The Department engages annually with relevant representative organisations in supporting the annual farm shows calendar.
This is in recognition of the potential for such events in the agricultural calendar to contribute positively to both Ireland’s reputation as a destination of choice for such events, as well as broader economic and social benefits, including benefits to the rural economy and society.
The Department provides support through the relevant representative organisation, namely the Irish Shows Association (ISA), in terms of providing relevant funding. This funding is typically used to cover costs in respect of the nationwide show's calendar that the ISA organises. Engagement through a single representative organisation is in keeping with the principle of maximising value for money for the funding provided across a wide stakeholder group.
Any poultry owners participating in the Shows organised by the ISA will benefit from the funding provided to that organisation through my Department's contribution to cover their annual costs.