Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2015
415. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with regards to the beef data genomics scheme, if he will provide the details of what the training course entails; the person and body who will cover the costs of the course; the person and body who will provide the training to the farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20412/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn order to meet the programme objectives, it is necessary that all participants in the BDGP undertake a training course which inter alia will provide them with information regarding the optimal use of breeding indexes. The use of this data is a key driver of efficiency and profitability at farm level.
In accordance with Procurement Regulations, my Department will be inviting service providers to submit a tender for the provision of these courses. The Department will cover the costs of the training and a payment of €166 will be paid by the service provider, on behalf of the Department, to each Programme participant who completes the training course.
