791. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the decision not to reopen the organic farming scheme to new applicants in 2026; whether this decision is consistent with the Government's targets of 7.5 per cent of agricultural land under organic farming by 2027 and 10 per cent by 2030; the current percentage and total hectares of agricultural land under organic produc…
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792. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether additional funding can be made available to facilitate a further intake under the organic farming scheme in 2026 or 2027; the number of prospective applicants who have completed approved organic farming training but cannot enter the scheme; whether particular consideration will be given to dairy farmers seeking to convert to or…
386. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered the organic benefits of seaweed and the opportunities that could be created for local coastal communities such as health foods, in view of the demand for organic products in the current climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23244/26]
64. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current percentage of agricultural produce that was organic in 2025; the percentage of farmers in organic production; the plans to expand the section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6721/26]
7. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will again be supporting a national organic food fair which took place in Merrion Square in 2024; whether smaller fairs might be supported in other smaller Dublin or urban parks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13804/25]
46. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications to the organic payment scheme received by his Department from Galway city and county to date; the number approved; the number refused and the reasons therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13803/25]