Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2024
420. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will revert to this Deputy on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8742/24]
View answerThe Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine provide funding under the Rural Innovation and Development Fund for initiatives to promote and develop social farming projects in rural areas. The Leitrim Integrated Development Company CLG leads on the development of the national Social Farming Network known as Social Farming Ireland.
There are approximately 200 social farms registered with Social Farming Ireland, and about 140 of these farms are active at any one time. In December 2023, my Department announced funding of €200,000 for 2024 for the Social Farming Ireland Programme to support placements on social farms for people with disabilities.
The specific farm mentioned by the Deputy may wish to contact Social Farming Ireland with regards to applying for funding.
