Questions

48. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is considering to support farmers who may face fodder shortages as a result of the severe dry weather experienced during summer 2026. [70986/26]

434. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has assessed the impact of severe weather events, including prolonged rainfall, storms and wind damage, on the horticulture sector since 2023; the estimated financial losses incurred; and the additional supports being considered to improve climate resilience for growers. [54401/26]

865. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports provided to farmers affected by adverse weather conditions in 2025; the compensation schemes in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7867/26]

1833. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that has been made regarding the reduction of severe weather impacts on critical infrastructure and essential services through the introduction of tree corridors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47234/25]

1839. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals that will be finalised in respect of the provision of financial support for farmers who have incurred serious financial losses due to damage to forestry caused by storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47337/25]

1851. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the recent engagements he and his Department have had on formulating an extreme weather event financial scheme for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47423/25]

2217. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the recent engagements he and his Department have had on formulating an extreme weather event financial scheme for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43297/25]

195. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to develop an extreme weather event assistance scheme for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40704/25]

229. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider the establishment of a statutory scheme for storm and flood damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16129/25]

171. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14562/25]

696. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide immediate funding assistance for farmers who had damage to roofs in the recent storm. [7142/25]

713. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details on any available or planned financial supports for farmers who have suffered structural damage to farm buildings as a result of Storm Éowyn on 24 January 2025; if consideration will be given to establishing a dedicated relief fund for farmers facing significant repair costs, particularly where insurance does…

269. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports in place for farms damaged by storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5370/25]

501. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to introduce a scheme of compensation for farmers who have seen the loss of bean crops due to Storm Darragh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4659/25]

503. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on a matter regarding funding (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4697/25]

867. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will make emergency relief funding available to organic farmers and growers following damage to their polytunnels during Storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2712/25]

868. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a scheme can be considered to allow private landowners maintain tree cutting on roadside property when it is beyond their means, to avoid extensive damage during extreme weather periods and other situations that could cause perilous conditions on roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2716/25]

875. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department intends to take in relation to the issue of ash die-back causing trees to fall on roads and power lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2919/25]

876. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider implementing a scheme to provide financial assistance to support farmers in purchasing back-up electricity generators to assist them during future severe weather events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2948/25]

1082. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether there is a compensation scheme available for farmers who suffered losses during the recent storms, including loss of stock, destruction of land by landslides, collapsed bridges, damaged culverts, etc.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46878/24]