Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 October 2023
436. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average waiting times for receipt of bovine TB compensation in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46569/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of the Bovine TB eradication programme, there are four financial aid schemes available to herd-owners affected by a TB breakdown.
The principal compensation measure is the "On Farm Market Valuation" scheme which aims to compensate affected herd owners up to the market value for their animals being removed under the scheme (subject to scheme ceilings).
In addition to the main compensation scheme, there are three supplementary schemes available to eligible herds. The Income Supplement scheme provides financial assistance to herds who lose 10% or more of their herd in a single breakdown. The Hardship Grant is a targeted scheme available to herds who retain animals during winter restriction and the Depopulation grant is available to those herds who are partially or wholly depopulated as a result of disease
In order to fully process payments made under each of the schemes, herd-owners are required to submit various forms of documentation (factory dockets, cleansing and disinfection forms, tax clearance etc) which confirm compliance with the terms and conditions of the scheme(s).
In the table below please find the total payments made in 2021, 2022 and 2023 (to September 30th) and the timeframe in which they were paid from the date of last document received. In the case of payments made 3 weeks + these are largely due to those with unresolved discrepancies (e.g. animals on herd profiles unaccounted for) and deceased herdowner's estates.
2021
|
Grant Type |
No of payments |
Within 3 weeks |
3 weeks + |
|
OFMV |
5311 |
90% |
10% |
|
Income Supplement |
4430 |
93% |
7% |
|
Hardship Grant |
2868 |
95% |
5% |
|
Depopulation Grant |
20 |
85% |
15% |
|
Grand Total |
12629 |
92% |
8% |
2022
|
Grant Type |
No of payments |
Within 3 weeks |
3 weeks + |
|
OFMV |
4,921 |
84% |
16% |
|
Income Supplement |
3,820 |
89% |
11% |
|
Hardship Grant |
2,440 |
86% |
14% |
|
Depopulation Grant |
29 |
76% |
24% |
|
Grand Total |
11,210 |
86% |
14% |
2023 - to 30th September
|
Grant Type |
No of payments |
Within 3 weeks |
3 weeks + |
|
OFMV |
4,921 |
84% |
16% |
|
Income Supplement |
3,820 |
89% |
11% |
|
Hardship Grant |
2,440 |
86% |
14% |
|
Depopulation Grant |
29 |
76% |
24% |
|
Grand Total |
11,210 |
86% |
14% |
