Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 June 2022
209. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount allocated to the multi-species sward measure to date; the number of applications received; the number that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34738/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraA total of 1,715 applications were received for the Multi Species Sward Measure, which closed for applications on 14th April. This resulted in 1,691 approvals being issued covering an area of 10,217ha. A very small number of applicants, 24 in total, were ineligible, principally for not meet the minimum application area of 1 Hectare as set out in the Terms and Conditions.
Participating co-ops/agri-retailers are applying a discount of €50 for each 12kg bag of the approved Multi-Species seed mixture purchased by approved applicants. Participating Co-ops/Agri-retailers can lodge up to two claims for payment. The first opportunity to lodge a claim for payment closes shortly with final claims for payment being accepted by my Department up to 1st October 2022.
