Danny Healy-Rae
Ceist:877. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expand the availability of social farming in rural areas. [36901/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 14 July 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
I am a strong proponent of the Social Farming movement. It is has multi-faceted benefits for the farmers as well as those who attend the farms. It is a truly inspirational concept. I met with Social Farmers from Leitrim, Donegal and Kerry since I was appointed Minister.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine provided funding last year totalling almost €777,000 under the Rural Innovation & Development Fund towards the development of the national Social Farming Network and for the development of a number of social farming model projects.
I am examining all options regarding funding models and streams for this movement.