Farm Safety

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2014

Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Ceisteanna (221)

Mattie McGrath

Ceist:

221. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to offer a grant scheme to farmers seeking to create an underpass for the safe passage of cattle and livestock across secondary roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43738/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

There are no plans currently to offer a grant scheme under the proposed Rural Development Programme 2014 -2020 for the creation of underpasses across secondary roads. It is intended that there will be a range of other safety measures included in the proposed Animal Welfare and Farm Safety Scheme.