Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
966. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the full year cost of payments for the horticulture sector in 2023; the breakdown of relevant payments and cost for each; the anticipated cost for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14146/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the fourth largest sector in agriculture my Department is committed to supporting the horticulture industry in Ireland with a range of initiatives and supports as outlined in the table below.
In 2023, my Department launched the National Strategy for Horticulture 2023-2027. The stakeholder led Strategy sets down a clear vision to grow a more profitable, value-added sector, driven by innovation and sustainability and provides a roadmap for the sector to achieve this potential.
2023
|
Scheme |
Amount Paid |
|
2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector |
€4,604,319 |
|
2022/2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Seed Potato Sector and the Chipping Potato Sector |
€2,414,728 |
|
The 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for Energy Efficiency, Automation and Processing for Commercial Mushroom Producers |
€235,069 |
|
The 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for Commercial Non-Primary Producers in the Mushroom Sector and for Peat Replacement by Commercial Mushroom Producers. |
€1,045,087 |
|
2023 Mushroom Promotional Support |
€1,010,000 |
|
EU Producer Organisation Scheme for fruit and vegetables (EU funded) |
€6,253,505 |
2024
|
Scheme |
Amount Paid |
|
Horticulture Crisis Fund 2023 (paid in January 2024) |
€2,372,370 |
|
Scheme |
Amount Expected to be Paid |
|
2024 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector |
€10 million (estimated) |
|
EU Producer Organisation Scheme for fruit and vegetables (EU funded) |
€10 million (estimated) |
