Agriculture Schemes

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Questions (981)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

981. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if force majeure will be granted and all penalties waived in respect of two GLAS contracts (details supplied) given the exceptional circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14396/24]

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Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

My Department has received a request for the circumstances of this case to be considered in the context of force majeure, and this request is currently being considered. A letter will issue directly to the herd owner in the coming days to advise whether the request has been granted.