Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023
782. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will advise on his engagement with the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform on the transfer of Brexit adjustment reserve funding to the RePower EU fund; if he has made submissions on securing resources for agricultural purposes within the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40336/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department continues to work closely, as it has throughout the Brexit process, with the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform to maximise the funding from Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) available to the agri-food and fisheries sectors to address negative impacts of Brexit. BAR funding has been provided to support a range of measures including for the horticulture, fisheries, beef, dairy and equine sectors.
The administration of BAR funding, including decisions on the allocation of funding including to RePower EU fund is the responsibility of Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform.
