Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
1392. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the suckler cow welfare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37922/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Suckler Welfare Scheme is a five year Scheme and was introduced to improve welfare standards for beef animals born between 1 January 2008 and 31 December 2012 and to assist in the establishment of a breeding database from which Suckler farmers could identify the best breeding stock for their particular requirements. The Scheme is fully funded by the Exchequer and a recent Value for money Audit has concluded that the Scheme had largely met its objectives. The continuation of this Scheme will be considered during the forthcoming budgetary process.
