Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 April 2021
1146. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will engage with representatives from the farming community such as an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the new REPS scheme and its design; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21698/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI presume the Deputy's question relates to planning for the future agri-environment schemes under next CAP.
The preparation of Ireland’s draft CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 (CSP) is underway in my Department. Development of the plan involves a number of stages, including SWOT analysis, needs assessment, intervention design, financial allocations, target setting (including monitoring) and governance systems. The draft CSP will also be subject to an ex-ante evaluation, Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment including a public consultation on the draft CSP and draft Environmental Report.
Despite Covid restrictions, I and Department officials have continued to engage extensively with stakeholders. Consultations on the CAP negotiations and development of the CSP will continue via the CAP Consultative Committee, which comprises representatives of the main stakeholders including farm bodies, NGOs, industry representatives, and other Government Departments.
In addition to the work of the CAP Consultative Committee, I will also continue to engage with stakeholders as we develop our CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027.
