Budget 2020

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 October 2019

Wednesday, 16 October 2019

Ceisteanna (261)

Charlie McConalogue

Ceist:

261. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to budget 2020 the allocations to both the rural social scheme and the farm assist scheme in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42503/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

The allocation for the Rural Social Scheme in 2020 is €54m, as published in the 2020 Budget Estimates on Budget Day. 

The allocation for the Farm Assist Scheme in 2020 is €61m, as published in the 2020 Budget Estimates on Budget Day.