606. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the extension to the fuel support scheme; the expected timeline for opening of applications; and the processing timelines of applications. [72096/26]
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607. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether the fishing and aquaculture registered vessel fuel support scheme will be extended for the same further five-month period as the fuel income support scheme for farmers and contractors announced in Budget 2027; the amount paid out under the scheme to date; and the number of vessels under 12 metres that received payment. […
608. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific recommendations of the report of the independent chair of the Food Vision Seafood Sector Group that the additional €20 million provided in Budget 2027 will implement; the schemes through which the funding will be delivered; the proportion intended for vessels under 12 metres and for vessels based on the offshore isl…
613. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider reopening the fuel support scheme for a short period of time for new applicants. [72432/26]
30. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the changes, if any, he is considering to the eligibility criteria to the TAMS Scheme. [71010/26]
450. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will outline in relation to the 2026 scheme of investment aid for innovation and diversification in horticulture, the amount the scheme was allocated; the amount of that allocation that was actually drawn down; the number of applications that were received and approved; and the way in which the funding was distributed by…
974. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeframe for his Department to draw down the funding from the EU fertiliser support scheme; and if the Government will co-finance it with €30 million. [64193/26]
975. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the funds that were unspent as part of the fuel support scheme remains in his Department; and his plans for these funds. [64192/26]
976. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will review the rules regarding the cut of dates and start dates for spreading fertiliser and slurry as the weather in recent years has not been compatible with the dates for spreading fertiliser and slurry. [64198/26]
977. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to provide additional funding to increase the number of applications approved under TAMS for solar panels on agricultural buildings. [64397/26]
620. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide details of all grant schemes currently available through his Department for which individuals or community groups are eligible to apply; the purpose of each grant scheme; the eligibility criteria; the application process; the opening and closing dates for application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53409/26]
18. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to safeguard the former Pillar II funding schemes in CAP post- 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51673/26]
23. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the social farming scheme; the level of take up on the scheme to date throughout the country; if he intends expanding the scheme in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52196/26]
24. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will consider devising a grant scheme to improve farm access roads and internal farm roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51670/26]
25. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress being made in the forgotten farmer scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52195/26]
566. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the rate of payment per litre of diesel his Department will pay to applicants of the fuel support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46875/26]
1495. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of valid applications his Department has received for the fuel support scheme to date. [42751/26]
1503. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received for the fishing and aquaculture registered vessel fuel support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42867/26]
1514. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide a breakdown of the grants applied for and awarded under the equine technical support (ETS) scheme for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43339/26]
1519. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers awaiting payment under agri-environmental schemes; the average waiting time for payment; and the measures being taken to address delays. [43757/26]
185. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when will the sustainable aquaculture scheme be open for applications in 2026; will the eligibility criteria be revised given the unreasonable delays in the aquaculture licensing system which is impacting aquaculture producers awaiting licensing renewals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35722/26]
396. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to urgently consider including a large-scale business and co-ops (details supplied), in the reliefs that support licensed agricultural/fishing contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32417/26]
448. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will simplify access for farmers and contractors who need to draw down funding from the €100 million fuel subsidy support scheme that was recently announced to help address rising fuel costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29429/26]
449. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will accept applications from members of the construction sector as part of the fuel support scheme. [29268/26]
450. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the evidence that will be required to show fuel consumption for 2025 as part of the fuel support scheme. [29269/26]