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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 April 2026

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Tuesday, 28 April 2026

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Michael Collins

Question:

887. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the targeted grant or emergency support schemes currently available or under consideration to assist Irish vegetable and potato growers with rising input costs, including fertiliser, fuel and energy, particularly in the context of food price inflation which peaked at over 16% in 2022, according to the CSO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30240/26]

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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I recently announced a €100 million fuel support scheme which will provide supports equivalent to 20c/l to farmers and contractors to offset increased costs in marked gas oil.

Approximately 120,000 farmers and 1,500 agricultural and forestry contractors will be eligible to apply for support, including horticulture growers.

I will announce further details of the scheme shortly.

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