143. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are plans to increase supports for sheep farmers and limit the amount of red tape on these supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66717/25]
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
65
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Independents counted together
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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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The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.
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154. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to increase scheme supports for suckler farmers and ensure straightforward measures to encourage uptake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66124/25]
454. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures in place to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events on agricultural output. [67039/25]
698. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a farmer (details supplied) will receive the remainder of a compensation payment following a TB outbreak in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65308/25]
709. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a delay in the payment of compensation to farmers who have reactors; if so, for the length of time; when payment will be made, if this has been communicated to farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65460/25]
733. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the delay in issuing the 2024 ACRES payment to a person (details supplied) will be resolved; when they can expect their payment; the reason the application for NPI has not been accepted; and the reason for the eight-month delay in payment. [65926/25]
843. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports which are currently available to farmers seeking to diversify into agritourism; his plans to introduce new measures in view of the potential economic impact of the loss of the nitrates derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62734/25]
396. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to urgently investigate and allow for payment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62381/25]
804. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has conducted an assessment of milk and beef prices in the west of Ireland; the findings of same; the measures being considered to support farmers in Roscommon and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61485/25]
313. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding under the €40 million capital grant scheme for biomethane will be expanded to support small- and medium-scale community-led projects. [60665/25]
331. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a dedicated advisory service for farmers engaging in anaerobic digestion projects will be established through Teagasc or other agencies. [60668/25]
101. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will acknowledge the increasing impact of the climate crisis on Irish farmers (details supplied); the measures being taken to support small and family farms facing growing challenges; if he will consider rebalancing supports to promote local and sustainable food systems, ensuring that farmers can make a fair living while suppl…
114. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications for basic income support for sustainability scheme in 2024 and 2025 in each county; the number of applications that were approved and were refused, respectively; the number of the refusals that were appealed; if the appeal was successful or not, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. […
118. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which his Department is working with Teagasc and other agencies to promote agricultural education and training programmes that actively encourage female participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54979/25]
132. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it is the policy of his Department to withhold the total farm payments due to a farmer who is unable to produce a commonage evidence letter due to an ongoing dispute between leaser and lessee. [55011/25]
728. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations in the Report of the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming. [54732/25]
729. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the mediation measures in place to support retirement plans to allow younger farmers to take over the running of farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54733/25]
733. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ensure that hill farmers are supported in their management of the uplands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54914/25]
381. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the State's strategy on the way in which to ensure the collection and sustainable use of sheep wool; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52911/25]
310. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will introduce financial support for tillage farmers, considering the income crisis currently being faced by the sector due to low grain prices and high costs of production [49329/25]
946. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of planned supports in Budget 2026 for the Irish wool sector aimed at improving farmer returns, such as investment in processing, branding, or innovation initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47917/25]
948. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he can provide an update on the work of the independent Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming and efforts being made to assist the farmers affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47970/25]
950. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a best practice guide for dealing with wild fires; if there is an obligation on a land owner to clear gorse that presents a risk of wildfire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48186/25]
957. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to recognise the need to put greater emphasis on policies and supports for the tillage sector (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48627/25]
979. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are delays in TB compensation payments; if so, the action that is being taken to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49068/25]