Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 May 2018
163. Deputy Pat Casey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the impact that the proposed changes to CAP payments will have on the agrifood sector in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22750/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe MFF proposals for 2021-2027 were published by Budget Commissioner Gunther Oettinger on 2 May 2018. The proposal indicates a 5% cut in the CAP budget for the next MFF period of 2021 - 2027.
The total CAP budget (EAGF and EAFRD) will be approximately €365 billion over the 7 year period (2021-2027). Pillar 1 (EAGF) will account for approximately €286 billon with Pillar 2 (EAFRD) accounting for approximately €79 billion.
My officials are continuing to analyse the proposals. The CAP regulations are due to be published in early June 2018 and are expected to include the allocations per Member State.
I will continue to work closely with other Member States, the European Commission and the European Parliament to ensure as strong a CAP budget as possible post 2020.
