Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023
915. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications that were received for the national beef welfare scheme; the number that were accepted to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47965/23]
View answerThe objective of the National Beef Welfare Scheme (NBWS) is to further increase the economic efficiency of and enhance animal health and husbandry on suckler farms.
Applications for this scheme were accepted through the www.Agfood.ie online portal from 03 August 2023. The original closing date of 12 September 2023 was extended to 23.59hrs on 26 September in order that applications could be facilitated at my Department's stand at the National Ploughing Championships in Co. Laois. The extension was publicised on my Department's website and social media channels.
16,424 eligible applications were successfully submitted by the closing date on 26 September 2023. Payments to all eligible participants will commence week beginning the 11 December 2023.
