Fodder Crisis

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Ceisteanna (1900)

Charlie McConalogue

Ceist:

1900. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when funding will issue to farmers in the west and north west under the Fodder Transport Support Measure 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32721/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Payments under the Fodder Transport Support Measure commenced on Tuesday, 17 July with €162,000 issuing to some 286 farmers. As additional cases become clear for payment, further pay runs will be put in place as required.