Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 February 2024
98. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person and a compensation scheme for TB can be examined (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9688/24]
View answerIn respect of the animals removed from the named herd under the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme, all animals received their full market value, taking into account both the factory salvage recovered and compensation paid on each animal by my Department.
As the herd lost more than 10% of its animals the named herdowner also qualified for payment under the Income Supplement Scheme. The herd received the existing Income Supplement rates until it was de-restricted in August 2023.
In 2023 enhanced rates were agreed across a range of TB compensation measures. Officials from my Department have been working to implement the necessary changes to our IT systems to reflect the agreed changes. A balancing payment to take account of the new rates will be made to the named herdowner in due course. The balancing payment will be paid in respect of Income Supplement rates from 1st February 2023 onwards.
