Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
1151. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the measures under Budget 2023 to address the group of farmers known as "forgotten farmers" will be implemented; if the farmers affected were consulted in the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18030/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am committed to supporting the cohort of farmers known as the forgotten farmers. Many of these farmers have found themselves in this situation through no fault of their own.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has developed a preliminary outline of a proposal to provide support to the group of farmers commonly referred to as forgotten farmers. My Department is continuing to work on addressing a number of issues before the details of the eligibility requirements and benefits to successful applicants under a scheme can be finalised.
My Department has received representations from Public Representatives, farming bodies and from individual prospective applicants with regard to the forgotten farmer issue.
I want to step out this support for the forgotten farmers as quickly as possible as I have committed to supporting these farmers and I will honour that commitment.
