626. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department carried out any assessment of whether the 2023/2024 potato crop losses met the criteria for support under the EU Agricultural Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51817/26]
Topics / Agriculture Supports
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsAgriculture Supports
179 questions from 65 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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170 written, 9 oral
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| January 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 12 |
| April 2025 | 12 |
| May 2025 | 15 |
| June 2025 | 0 |
| July 2025 | 19 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 4 |
| March 2026 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 11 |
| October 2026 | 3 |
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627. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department sought advice from, or made any formal or informal representations to the European Commission regarding the availability of Agricultural Reserve support for Irish potato growers affected by the adverse weather conditions of late 2023 and early 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51818/26]
641. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason no compensation was provided to a person (details supplied) following the forced depopulation of their herds during the period 1984 to 1987; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48897/26]
365. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the exemptions available for farmers purchasing land close to existing farmland, which would reduce the stamp duty rate from 7.5%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48401/26]
730. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for a breakdown of the number of farmers and agri-contractors that applied for the fuel support scheme by county; and the rate of payment. [45134/26]
751. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a water EIP pilot scheme payment will issue to a farmer in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45740/26]
752. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an BISS and ANC over declaration penalty in respect of a farmer in County Kerry (details supplied) will be reviewed following the submission of additional information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45741/26]
753. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a grant for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45774/26]
754. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports and funding streams available for organisations involved in marine protection and conservation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45816/26]
1515. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports available to farmers affected by increasingly frequent extreme weather events; whether additional climate adaptation measures are being considered for the agricultural sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43490/26]
1520. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether consideration is being given to additional supports for farmers affected by prolonged periods of extreme weather and flooding. [43758/26]
468. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports available to farmers experiencing losses in silage production or summer grazing due to persistent elevated water levels and flooding in the Shannon Callows. [40959/26]
931. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department intends to apply to the EU's CAP crisis reserve fund for funding to support farmers affected by the increase in fertiliser prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39969/26]
932. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will provide funding for farmers to offset the increase in the cost of fertiliser; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39970/26]
781. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific supports available, or that will be made available, to smaller family farms and hill/sheep farmers who face disproportionate impacts from rising fertiliser costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36828/26]
94. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to improve farm succession and encourage more young people into farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35782/26]
98. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the long-term measures being developed to protect farmers and horticulturists from fertiliser market shocks, including price volatility and supply disruption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35766/26]
125. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline his strategy in ensuring stabilisation of fertiliser prices and supply for farmers and horticulturists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35767/26]
126. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on the availability, cost and supply of fertiliser in the State due to the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34698/26]
513. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 713 of 6 May 2026, to provide clarity and further information (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35817/26]
164. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the end date for submissions for the fuel support package beyond 22 May 2026, given that many farmers and contractors will not be able to meet this deadline, and given that accountants are under enormous pressure, and will not get through all of this work before 22 May 2026. [35356/26]
165. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it is the case that if the fuel funding package is oversubscribed, subsequent applicants will get a smaller amount; and if he will ensure that all applicants will get the full amount they are entitled to. [35357/26]
166. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to extend the fuel support package to those businesses who are earning less than €30,000, and are therefore not registered for VAT. [35358/26]
169. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the category under which a small scale agricultural contractor who is not VAT registered as his annual turnover does not meet the threshold, and who does not hold a herd number, can qualify for the fuel income support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35394/26]
901. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will reconsider imposing a rigid deadline of the 27 May 2026 for accessing the fuel income support scheme given the level of documentation required and the administrative burden being placed on farmers and contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35242/26]