Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2023
538. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will allow flexibility around ACRES deadline, given recent difficult weather conditions and heavy rainfall have caused delays to sowing and fencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22776/23]
View answerACRES is the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme and is an agri-environment climate measure in Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2027. The Government has committed €1.5 billion to ACRES over its duration.
It has been confirmed that there will not be an extension granted in relation to any of the actions where fencing is required under ACRES. However, an extension has been granted for the sowing of Winter Bird Food crop due to adverse weather conditions. Circular 6/2023 advises that the deadline for planting has been extended to May 31st for 2023 only.
This circular and all other documentation is available on the ACRES section of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine website.
