Jackie Cahill
Ceist:1483. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the Covid beef subsidy is due to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32287/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 3 November 2020
Ceisteanna (1483)
Freagraí scríofa
The Beef Finisher Payment (BFP) scheme is a one off, exchequer funded grant aid scheme under the Covid 19 State Aid Temporary Framework with a budget of €50 million. The objective of BFP is to provide support for beef finishing farms in Ireland which have been severely impacted by the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Payments under the Beef Finisher Payment scheme will commence in December.