Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 June 2025
357. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his Department’s proposals for a scheme to support long established young farmers, commonly been referred to as Forgotten Farmers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33343/25]
View answerAs part of Budget 2025, my Department secured an allocation of €5 million to provide support to the group of farmers commonly referred to as ‘forgotten farmers’. A key first step in this process was to launch an online survey to assist in determining the number of farmers who meet the long-standing criteria for forgotten farmers. This survey closed on Friday, 30 May 2025. Details of the eligibility requirements, the benefits to successful applicants and the total support payable under any scheme to support long-established young farmers will be finalised when the results of the survey have been fully assessed by my Department.
