Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2024
451. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants who are part of a farm partnership have received payment under ACRES; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7528/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that on 9th February I announced an interim payment that will be paid to some 25,500 ACRES participants who have not yet received their advance payment. This will include those applicants who have a partnership arrangement.
Last Wednesday 14th February I announced the interim payment will be €4,000 to participants in ACRES General and €5,000 to those in the Co-operation Project (CP) stream, with the intention to have this interim payment delivered to those farmers affected across ACRES General and Co-operation by the end of this month.
My officials are currently finalising the details on those yet to be paid, which will include any partnerships that have not yet received a payment.
