Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 October 2020
301. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts to ensure that Pillar 2 payments such as TAMS, GLAS, BDGP and the sheep welfare scheme will continue in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30610/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have announced my intention to extend existing schemes under the RDP into 2021 and have provided the necessary funding in yesterday's budget.
My Department will therefore be seeking the appropriate approvals from the EU Commission and final decisions will need to be made in relation to the CAP Transitional Regulations and the EU multi annual Financial Framework to allow us to proceed.
