Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
954. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received for the scheme of investment aid for the development of the commercial horticulture sector in 2021 and 2022; the number of applications accepted and the number refused, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27713/23]
View answer992. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how many applications to the investment aid scheme for the development of commercial horticulture there were in 2022; how many were successful and how many were rejected, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28514/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 954 and 992 together.
The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector assists in the development of the horticulture sector, including beekeeping, by grant aiding capital investments in specialised plant and equipment including renewable energy, as well as technology adoption specific to commercial horticulture production.
The number of applications received, the number approved and the number of applications rejected/deemed ineligible for grant aid for the years 2021 and 2022 are detailed in the table below.
|
Year |
Applications Received |
Approved |
Ineligible / Not Approved |
Withdrawn |
|
2021 |
207 |
189 |
17 |
1 |
|
2022 |
167 |
151 |
16 |
0 |
The 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector is now open for applications with a closing date for receipt of applications of 30th June.
